EWI INC.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | EWI INC. | Report ID | 2020021676 |
| Address | 200 W Copans Rd | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33064 |
| Event Date | February 20, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified | Body Part | Upper extremities, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Manlifts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.25000, -80.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a man lift when the lift wobbled and landed on his left arm, causing tendon damage that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On February 20, 2020, a worker at EWI INC. in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, etc., unspecified to the upper extremities, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with manlifts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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