Olympia Building Supplies
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Olympia Building Supplies | Report ID | 2022010912 |
| Address | 4906 Lyons Rd. | City, State ZIP | LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA 33467 |
| Event Date | January 31, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Structural metal materials, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.60000, -80.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a remote controlled boom loader attached to a truck to unload metal studs. One of the metal studs fell and hit the ground, striking the employee's left leg. The employee suffered fractures to their left fibula and tibia, and they were hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On January 31, 2022, a worker at Olympia Building Supplies in LAKE WORTH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with structural metal materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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