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Dry-Tech Restoration, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Dry-Tech Restoration, Inc. in SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA
Employer Dry-Tech Restoration, Inc. Report ID 2018055236
Address 1395 Hwy 818 City, State ZIP SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA 32937
Event Date May 29, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Leg(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Counters, counter tops
Industry (NAICS) 236118 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.17000, -80.59000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing an old kitchen countertop when the countertop broke and fell on his right leg, lacerating the skin. He was hospitalized and required stitches.

Incident Summary

On May 29, 2018, a worker at Dry-Tech Restoration, Inc. in SATELLITE BEACH, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with counters, counter tops identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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