Firstservice Residential Florida, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments - FORT PIERCE, Florida
| Employer | Firstservice Residential Florida, Inc. |
| Address | 6a Harbour Isle East Drive |
| City, State ZIP | FORT PIERCE, Florida 34949 |
| Report ID | 2023010229 |
| Event Date | January 9, 2023 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments |
| Body Part | Upper arm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Garage doors |
| Secondary Source | Ropes, ties, chains, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 531312 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.46000, -80.30000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was closing a maintenance shop garage door when the springs in the door broke and the door closed on his right arm, resulting in a tear of his bicep.
Incident Summary
On January 9, 2023, a worker at Firstservice Residential Florida, Inc. in FORT PIERCE, Florida suffered major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with garage doors identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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