Smithco West Palm Beach
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Abrasions, scratches — NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Smithco West Palm Beach | Report ID | 2021042845 |
| Address | 860 Lakeside Drive, Lake Lytal Jr. | City, State ZIP | NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33403 |
| Event Date | April 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Abrasions, scratches | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Refrigerators, freezers, ice makers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.82000, -80.05000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee scratched his left eye on a stationary exterior metal panel of an ice machine.
Incident Summary
On April 6, 2021, a worker at Smithco West Palm Beach in NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered abrasions, scratches to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with refrigerators, freezers, ice makers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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