Pro Glass Installers LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA
| Employer | Pro Glass Installers LLC | Report ID | 2022065517 |
| Address | 2551 NC 9th Court, Target T3424 in Homestead Florida | City, State ZIP | HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA 33033 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Glass building materials |
| Secondary Source | Boxes, crates, cartons | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238150 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.48000, -80.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee opened the straps of a packed crate containing slabs of tempered glass when the glass shifted and fell on him, resulting in a fractured foot and a laceration on his right hand that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2022, a worker at Pro Glass Installers LLC in HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with glass building materials identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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