Bell Textron Miami Inc.

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Bell Textron Miami Inc. in FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida
Employer Bell Textron Miami Inc.
Address 1750 Southwest 34th Street
City, State ZIP FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida 33315
Report ID 2021010770
Event Date January 28, 2021
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Box cutters and razor knives
Industry (NAICS) 336411
GPS Coordinates 26.08168, -80.14317

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Incident Narrative

An employee was loading a helicopter into a 40 ft. ocean shipping container. The employee kneeled on a razor blade lodged in a piece of foam, resulting in a laceration of the right knee.

Incident Summary

On January 28, 2021, a worker at Bell Textron Miami Inc. in FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida suffered cuts, lacerations to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with box cutters and razor knives identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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