Hold Thyssen Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Hold Thyssen Inc | Report ID | 20221210633 |
| Address | 913 Carlos Dr | City, State ZIP | FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA 32547 |
| Event Date | December 7, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Limbs, branches-unattached |
| Secondary Source | Trees | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 531390 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.45000, -86.62000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting a tree limb with a pull saw. The limb hit the employee's arm, which began to swell. The employee was hospitalized and required surgery.
Incident Summary
On December 7, 2022, a worker at Hold Thyssen Inc in FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with limbs, branches-unattached identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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