KING PLASTIC CORPORATION
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — NORTH PORT, FLORIDA
| Employer | KING PLASTIC CORPORATION | Report ID | 20171211960 |
| Address | 1100 N. TOLEDO BLADE BLVD. | City, State ZIP | NORTH PORT, FLORIDA 34286 |
| Event Date | December 16, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 326113 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.09000, -82.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a piece of plastic with a hand saw. He was standing on the piece of plastic when it fell. He also fell, and the saw contacted and lacerated his right forearm, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On December 16, 2017, a worker at KING PLASTIC CORPORATION in NORTH PORT, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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