AMERICAN SIGNATURE FURNITURE
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | AMERICAN SIGNATURE FURNITURE | Report ID | 2019022215 |
| Address | 730 SAND LAKE RD | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32832 |
| Event Date | February 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tables, worktables |
| Industry (NAICS) | 442110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.44000, -81.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a table top for delivery inspection. He leaned the table top against a wall and it fell over breaking his right ankle. He was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 28, 2019, a worker at AMERICAN SIGNATURE FURNITURE in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tables, worktables identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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