Fernlea Nurseries Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — PALM CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Fernlea Nurseries Inc | Report ID | 2023043467 |
| Address | 3806 Southwest 96th Street | City, State ZIP | PALM CITY, FLORIDA 34990 |
| Event Date | April 18, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Racks-garment and other |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424930 | Inspection # | 1665980 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.08000, -80.30000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving racks from the dock to the rack pile. The rack veered to the edge of the cement, causing it to begin tipping over. As the employee went to stop the rack from tipping, it landed on him, resulting in crush injuries to his hip, abdomen, chest, leg, and back.
Incident Summary
On April 18, 2023, a worker at Fernlea Nurseries Inc in PALM CITY, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with racks-garment and other identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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