Central Florida Investments, Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Cuts, lacerations — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Central Florida Investments, Inc. | Report ID | 2019021769 |
| Address | 10000 Turkey Lake Road, Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32819 |
| Event Date | February 16, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized water-blast |
| Secondary Source | Power washers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 721110 | Inspection # | 1384485 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.42000, -81.47000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A pressure washing stream crossed an employee's left foot, lacerating it. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 16, 2019, a worker at Central Florida Investments, Inc. in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized water-blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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