Jr. Davis Construction Company
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Jr. Davis Construction Company | Report ID | 2018076586 |
| Address | KPMG Project, 9401 Lake Nona Blvd. | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32827 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Clamps, couplings |
| Secondary Source | Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1329337 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.39000, -81.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening lugs on a pipe coupling when the line became pressurized, causing the coupling to blow off the pipe and strike the employee's leg, fracturing it.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2018, a worker at Jr. Davis Construction Company in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with clamps, couplings identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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