BRISTER SIGNS, INC.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — VERO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | BRISTER SIGNS, INC. | Report ID | 2023076766 |
| Address | 2091 Indian River Blvd | City, State ZIP | VERO BEACH, FLORIDA 32960 |
| Event Date | July 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Striking and nailing handtools-power not determined, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.63000, -80.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving a pole into the ground using a slam bar. The tool came off the top of the of the U-channel post, striking the employee's right foot. The employee was hospitalized for a fractured toe that required surgery.
Incident Summary
On July 26, 2023, a worker at BRISTER SIGNS, INC. in VERO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with striking and nailing handtools-power not determined, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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