DPR Construction, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - THE VILLAGES, Florida

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at DPR Construction, Inc. in THE VILLAGES, Florida
Employer DPR Construction, Inc.
Address 3110 Leland Lane
City, State ZIP THE VILLAGES, Florida 32163
Report ID 20190910080
Event Date September 26, 2019
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Bricks and pavers
Secondary Source Wheelbarrow
Industry (NAICS) 236210
GPS Coordinates 28.85000, -81.96000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was standing next to scaffolding, waiting for a concrete pour. A wheelbarrow, being used to move bricks from one side of the scaffolds to the next, became unbalanced. It leaned sideways and the top layer of brick fell out of the wheelbarrow and off the scaffold, striking the employee about 45 feet below. The employee suffered a broken left humerus.

Incident Summary

On September 26, 2019, a worker at DPR Construction, Inc. in THE VILLAGES, Florida suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bricks and pavers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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