SIW Solutions, LLC
Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | SIW Solutions, LLC | Report ID | 2021010533 |
| Address | 6717 belvedere Road | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33413 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker | Source of Injury | Glass building materials |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332321 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.69000, -80.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a box containing glass. The glass slipped and struck his left leg, breaking it.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2021, a worker at SIW Solutions, LLC in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment dropped by injured worker, with glass building materials identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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