EDJ Tree Service LLC
Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — DAVIE, FLORIDA
| Employer | EDJ Tree Service LLC | Report ID | 2023010452 |
| Address | 4200 Alpine Woods Road | City, State ZIP | DAVIE, FLORIDA 33328 |
| Event Date | January 16, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Source of Injury | Mowing machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.06000, -80.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was clearing material from a lawn mower when his right hand contacted the blade, resulting in an injury to the index and middle finger.
Incident Summary
On January 16, 2023, a worker at EDJ Tree Service LLC in DAVIE, FLORIDA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against moving part of machinery or equipment, with mowing machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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