DPR Construction, Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA
| Employer | DPR Construction, Inc. | Report ID | 20181010693 |
| Address | 3003 Brandwood Blvd. | City, State ZIP | THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA 32163 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.84000, -82.02000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was doing formwork when he moved and struck a horizontal rebar near his right eye. He suffered a laceration to his right eye that caused significant swelling, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2018, a worker at DPR Construction, Inc. in THE VILLAGES, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with bars, rods, reinforcing bar (rebar) identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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