Pirtek
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — PALMETTO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Pirtek | Report ID | 2019033232 |
| Address | 5712 28th Ave E | City, State ZIP | PALMETTO, FLORIDA 34221 |
| Event Date | March 28, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332912 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.56000, -82.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
At 6:00 p.m. on March 28, 2019, an employee was repairing a machine from underneath it. The machine was hit and fell onto the employee, causing a rib contusion and bruises.
Incident Summary
On March 28, 2019, a worker at Pirtek in PALMETTO, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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