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PWI Construction Inc

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — ORLANDO, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at PWI Construction Inc in ORLANDO, FLORIDA
Employer PWI Construction Inc Report ID 2020021222
Address 4012 Central Florida Pkwy City, State ZIP ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32837
Event Date February 6, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board
Industry (NAICS) 238310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.40000, -81.42000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing wood cladding from the ceiling when a piece fell and struck him on the hardhat, knocking him down. He sustained a concussion.

Incident Summary

On February 6, 2020, a worker at PWI Construction Inc in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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