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United Signs & Signals, Inc.

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Cuts, lacerations — TAVARES, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at United Signs & Signals, Inc. in TAVARES, FLORIDA
Employer United Signs & Signals, Inc. Report ID 2021097777
Address 28248 C.R. 561 City, State ZIP TAVARES, FLORIDA 32778
Event Date September 9, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Scalp
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Mini excavators
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 28.75000, -81.73000

Incident Narrative

On September 9, 2021, an employee was setting a manhole's cover back in place when the arm of a mini-excavator struck his hard hat, knocking him to the ground and causing a laceration to the back of his head. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On September 9, 2021, a worker at United Signs & Signals, Inc. in TAVARES, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the scalp. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with mini excavators identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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