FLANDERS
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — LAKELAND, FLORIDA
| Employer | FLANDERS | Report ID | 2023075950 |
| Address | 2701 South Combee Road | City, State ZIP | LAKELAND, FLORIDA 33803 |
| Event Date | July 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Floor irregularity | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 335312 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.01000, -81.90000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was pulling a 200-pound metal cart when the cart struck a crack in the ground and tipped over onto the employee's right leg. They sustained tibia and fibula fractures that required hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On July 5, 2023, a worker at FLANDERS in LAKELAND, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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