J L SHEET METAL
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Cuts, lacerations — , FLORIDA
| Employer | J L SHEET METAL | Report ID | 2021043558 |
| Address | City, State ZIP | , FLORIDA | |
| Event Date | April 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Ducts |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332322 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.45000, -82.40000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were demolishing metal ductwork. While they were removing hanging straps, a duct slipped and cut an employee's left forearm.
Incident Summary
On April 29, 2021, a worker at J L SHEET METAL in , FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with ducts identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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