All Tank Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | All Tank Services | Report ID | 2020077204 |
| Address | 1700 S Ocean Blvd | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33062 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Sandblasters-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325510 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.20000, -80.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on top of a condo, moving an 800-pound sandblasting machine on its two wheels. The pot tilted over and landed on his leg. He suffered a broken tibia and fibula and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2020, a worker at All Tank Services in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with sandblasters-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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