PHOSPHORUS FREE WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — APOPKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | PHOSPHORUS FREE WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC | Report ID | 2020088164 |
| Address | 2850 Lust Rd | City, State ZIP | APOPKA, FLORIDA 32703 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Other structural elements, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 221310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.66000, -81.56000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working at a treatment facility construction site. A flatbed had transported a single platform about 1 mile to the site. The platform was strapped onto the flatbed and had wood blocks to keep it from moving. During the transport, one of the pieces of wood vibrated out of position. When the employee released the ratcheted straps, the tubular steel frame platform toppled over and off the flatbed. The platform struck and broke his left leg. He was hospitalized and had surgery.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2020, a worker at PHOSPHORUS FREE WATER SOLUTIONS, LLC in APOPKA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with other structural elements, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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