Gosalia Concrete Constructors, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — LAKE WALES, FLORIDA
| Employer | Gosalia Concrete Constructors, Inc. | Report ID | 2021076318 |
| Address | 9101 Old Tire Creek Trail | City, State ZIP | LAKE WALES, FLORIDA 33898 |
| Event Date | July 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Parts and materials, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Pile drivers, tamping machinery | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1546699 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.92000, -81.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking near a pile driver to grab some chains when a metal pile pocket sitting on top of a template fell after being hit by the pile lead. The pile pocket bounced and hit the employee on his lower body, resulting in multiple fractures on both legs below the knee/shin area.
Incident Summary
On July 29, 2021, a worker at Gosalia Concrete Constructors, Inc. in LAKE WALES, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with parts and materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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