Gulf Mechanical Contractors, LLC
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — LEESBURG, FLORIDA
| Employer | Gulf Mechanical Contractors, LLC | Report ID | 2018066147 |
| Address | Prefab Shop, 31643 Executive Blvd | City, State ZIP | LEESBURG, FLORIDA 34748 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Jaw, chin |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.80000, -81.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was helping unload a delivery truck while an all-terrain forklift was being used to remove a stuck side gate from the truck. The forklift began to raise the gate, which was caught on a pallet. The gate came loose from the pallet and struck the employee under the chin resulting in a broken jaw.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2018, a worker at Gulf Mechanical Contractors, LLC in LEESBURG, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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