Nexair, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — 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.
Context
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