Tower Extrusions, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tower Extrusions, LLC | Report ID | 2020043214 |
| Address | 6500 Youngerman Circle | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32244 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 331524 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.19000, -81.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A delivery driver was unstrapping a load of aluminum for delivery. Part of the load fell on him, fracturing his back.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2020, a worker at Tower Extrusions, LLC in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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