Coldbox Builders USA
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Coldbox Builders USA | Report ID | 2022043667 |
| Address | 5559 northwest 145th | City, State ZIP | OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA 33054 |
| Event Date | April 28, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Ramps, loading docks, dock plates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.90000, -80.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to lower a dock door leveler when it fell onto the lower half of his body. He suffered lower leg and foot fractures.
Incident Summary
On April 28, 2022, a worker at Coldbox Builders USA in OPA LOCKA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the foot(feet) and leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with ramps, loading docks, dock plates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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