Star Farms Corp.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. — SEBRING, FLORIDA
| Employer | Star Farms Corp. | Report ID | 2018066566 |
| Address | 5600 Kenilworth Blvd. | City, State ZIP | SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870 |
| Event Date | June 25, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111199 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.45000, -81.36000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a handheld grinder to grind off a bolt on a mower that was stuck when the grinder kicked back and the handle hit the employee's right eye, causing a retinal detachment.
Incident Summary
On June 25, 2018, a worker at Star Farms Corp. in SEBRING, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, n.e.c. to the eye(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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