Trans-Phos, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — MULBERRY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Trans-Phos, Inc. | Report ID | 2022042918 |
| Address | 5020 Old Highway 37 | City, State ZIP | MULBERRY, FLORIDA 33860 |
| Event Date | April 1, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Trailers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.83000, -81.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing an air bag on a trailer. The adjacent air bag support bolt broke off, which allowed the support bracket to thrust out and strike the left side of the employee's chest/abdomen. The employee suffered a ruptured spleen.
Incident Summary
On April 1, 2022, a worker at Trans-Phos, Inc. in MULBERRY, FLORIDA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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