ENERGY AIR, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA
| Employer | ENERGY AIR, INC. | Report ID | 2022032116 |
| Address | 8000 Sins Up Circle | City, State ZIP | KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA 34747 |
| Event Date | March 8, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.30000, -81.58000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a block wall with a grinder. The grinder bounced off the wall and lacerated the employee's left forearm.
Incident Summary
On March 8, 2022, a worker at ENERGY AIR, INC. in KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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