Tecta America South Florida, Inc.
Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Tecta America South Florida, Inc. | Report ID | 2022076599 |
| Address | 601 Biscayne Blvd, The FTX Arena | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132 |
| Event Date | July 27, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238160 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.78000, -80.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was about to move a fall protection cart. When he released the brake, the handle bounced back and struck his forehead. He sustained a laceration and a possible fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 27, 2022, a worker at Tecta America South Florida, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 581 severe injury reports involving "Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. injuries.
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