Gulf Mechanical Contractors, LLC

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — LEESBURG, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Gulf Mechanical Contractors, LLC in 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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