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Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc.

Struck by discharged object or substance — Bruises, contusions — MIAMI, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA
Employer Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc. Report ID 2021086860
Address 830 Brickell Avenue City, State ZIP MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
Event Date August 12, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Struck by discharged object or substance Source of Injury Caps, lids, covers, unspecified
Secondary Source Pipes, ducts, tubing, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 238220 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 25.76000, -80.19000

Incident Narrative

An employee was removing a grooved cap when the cap came off under pressure and struck the employee in the face, resulting in a contusion.

Incident Summary

On August 12, 2021, a worker at Sprinklermatic Fire Protection Systems, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with caps, lids, covers, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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