Garlor Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Avulsions, enucleations — SEBRING, FLORIDA
| Employer | Garlor Inc. | Report ID | 20211210867 |
| Address | 4302 Cooper St. | City, State ZIP | SEBRING, FLORIDA 33870 |
| Event Date | December 17, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Tooth (teeth) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.50000, -81.50000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a garage door. As he moved the center bearing bracket into place, the wood spring pad cracked. The bracket gave out and hit him in the mouth. He suffered lacerations to the mouth and chin and lost two front teeth.
Incident Summary
On December 17, 2021, a worker at Garlor Inc. in SEBRING, FLORIDA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the tooth (teeth). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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