Eco Glass Production Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — MEDLEY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Eco Glass Production Inc. | Report ID | 2018077247 |
| Address | 9101 NW 87th AVE | City, State ZIP | MEDLEY, FLORIDA 33178 |
| Event Date | July 18, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.85000, -80.33000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was throwing scrap glass into a dumpster. The glass hit the corner of the dumpster and bounced back, lacerating the employee's forearm.
Incident Summary
On July 18, 2018, a worker at Eco Glass Production Inc. in MEDLEY, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with scrap, waste, debris, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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