Raircon Corp.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Raircon Corp. | Report ID | 2021119744 |
| Address | 7600 SW 90th Avenue | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33173 |
| Event Date | November 10, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Garage doors | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.69000, -80.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were demolishing a garage door. The torsion spring broke and struck and employee in the face, chest, and arms, causing lacerations.
Incident Summary
On November 10, 2021, a worker at Raircon Corp. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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