J & J SUGAR HARVESTERS, INC.
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA
| Employer | J & J SUGAR HARVESTERS, INC. | Report ID | 2021032230 |
| Address | Section 15 at Mill Lot | City, State ZIP | BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA 33430 |
| Event Date | March 15, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Tractor, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 111930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.64000, -80.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a tractor when it went out of control. The employee jumped from the tractor, landed on a rock, and suffered rib fractures.
Incident Summary
On March 15, 2021, a worker at J & J SUGAR HARVESTERS, INC. in BELLE GLADE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with tractor, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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