Allied Universal Security Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Allied Universal Security Services | Report ID | 2023064906 |
| Address | 2414 E sunrise Blvd. | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33304 |
| Event Date | June 3, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Pelvis |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 561612 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.13000, -80.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was securing a steel gate that had been left open when the gate fell on top of him. The employee suffered a broken pelvis and an injury to his left leg.
Incident Summary
On June 3, 2023, a worker at Allied Universal Security Services in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the pelvis. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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