Rafael Barajas
Struck by other falling powered vehicle — Fractures — OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Rafael Barajas | Report ID | 2021119602 |
| Address | 3767 SE 40 Terrace | City, State ZIP | OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA 34973 |
| Event Date | November 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Passenger van |
| Secondary Source | Jacks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 115115 | Inspection # | 1563824 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.20000, -80.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling the transmission out of an agricultural work van while the van was jacked up. Other employees tried to move the van up a few inches while the wheels were still on and the employee was underneath. When the jack was moved, the van fell onto the employee, resulting in nine fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On November 6, 2021, a worker at Rafael Barajas in OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by other falling powered vehicle, with passenger van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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