Brymax Construction Services, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA
| Employer | Brymax Construction Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2020066063 |
| Address | 68960 Palm Canyon Drive | City, State ZIP | CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA 92234 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.77000, -116.46000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A forklift was being used to take material off a roof. Its forks and the load became stuck in the roofing material; the forks dislodged and struck the employee in the face, causing a broken nose and a facial laceration.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2020, a worker at Brymax Construction Services, Inc. in CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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