Master Metal Builders, LLC

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Master Metal Builders, LLC in PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA
Employer Master Metal Builders, LLC Report ID 2022098363
Address Silver Flags Tyndall Air Force Base, 2580 Hwy 98 City, State ZIP PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32403
Event Date September 21, 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 swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 30.08000, -85.63000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on the ground at one end of a rafter, which a forklift was lifting using two wire chokers. As the forklift raised it, the rafter caught on a clip. The employee released it and it pinched him against the forklift. He suffered five broken ribs and cuts to his spleen and liver.

Incident Summary

On September 21, 2022, a worker at Master Metal Builders, LLC in PANAMA CITY, 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 swinging part of powered vehicle, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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