Lindsay Precast, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — ALACHUA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Lindsay Precast, Inc. | Report ID | 20181111565 |
| Address | 13365 Southern Precast Drive | City, State ZIP | ALACHUA, FLORIDA 32615 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Metal chips, particles |
| Secondary Source | Metal, woodworking, and special material machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 327390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.77000, -82.44000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was punching holes in metal pole base plates using a piranha machine. A piece of metal flew into his left eye, injuring the side of his pupil. He was hospitalized for eye surgery. Eye protection was not being worn at the time of the incident.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2018, a worker at Lindsay Precast, Inc. in ALACHUA, FLORIDA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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