Averitt Express
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Averitt Express | Report ID | 2019033145 |
| Address | 1311 W 15th St., Bldg. C | City, State ZIP | RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA 33404 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Other building materials-solid elements, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484122 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.77000, -80.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing the straps that secured wall panels that weighed approximately 2000 pounds to the wall of a semi-trailer. The panels fell onto the employee causing multiple contusions to the left arm, sternum and head.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2019, a worker at Averitt Express in RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with other building materials-solid elements, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 1,482 severe injury reports involving "Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2020 | Cliff's Pallet Rack Installation Llc | ROCHELLE, ILLINOIS | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Hosp. |
| Feb 8, 2021 | Wayne Farms LLC | DECATUR, ALABAMA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Aug 8, 2020 | RAM Acoustical Corporation | PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Jan 16, 2020 | Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works, Inc. | PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Oct 27, 2016 | Beta Fence USA | ENNIS, TEXAS | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 8, 2021 | Atlanta Solutions Services LLC | ATLANTA, GEORGIA | Cuts, lacerations | Hosp. |
| Jul 28, 2015 | GENEVA COLLEGE | BEAVER FALLS, PENNSYLVANIA | Amputations | Amp. |
| Aug 31, 2015 | Twin City Trailer | NORTH LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hosp. |
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by industry or state below.