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Synergy Equipment Rental Ft Myers

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — FORT MYERS, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Synergy Equipment Rental Ft Myers in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA
Employer Synergy Equipment Rental Ft Myers Report ID 2023054175
Address 5061 Luckett Road City, State ZIP FORT MYERS, FLORIDA 33905
Event Date May 9, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Chips, particles, splinters, unspecified
Secondary Source Hand grinders-powered
Industry (NAICS) 532490 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 26.65000, -81.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee was using an angle grinder on a metal pin when the cutting wheel broke. The employee was struck by shrapnel.

Incident Summary

On May 9, 2023, a worker at Synergy Equipment Rental Ft Myers in FORT MYERS, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with chips, particles, splinters, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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