EMF, Inc
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | EMF, Inc | Report ID | 2018043672 |
| Address | 124 South Imperial St | City, State ZIP | MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA 32952 |
| Event Date | April 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332999 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.35000, -80.69000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crane was used to tilt a steel cradle, which was attached on either side with slings. The slings were attached to clamps and the clamps were attached to the cradle. As the cradle was tilted, one of the clamps came loose and swung in the air, striking the back of an employee's head. He sustained a head laceration, requiring hospitalization and stitches. A hard hat was not worn at the time.
Incident Summary
On April 17, 2018, a worker at EMF, Inc in MERRITT ISLAND, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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