Nexair, LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Nexair, LLC in FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA
Employer Nexair, LLC Report ID 2023076637
Address 3000 Industrial Avenue City, State ZIP FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 34946
Event Date July 24, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Upper arm(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Containers-pressurized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 333912 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 27.48000, -80.35000

Incident Narrative

An employee was making a delivery at a customer's storage area when they were struck by a falling compressed gas cylinder. The employee's right humerus was broken.

Incident Summary

On July 24, 2023, a worker at Nexair, LLC in FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the upper arm(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers-pressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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