Armstrong Bros. Plumbing
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Armstrong Bros. Plumbing | Report ID | 2023086941 |
| Address | 1411 Quail Drive | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34231 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Upper and lower limb(s) |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Hand grinders-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 332913 | Inspection # | 1689311 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.29000, -82.53000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was conducting grinding operations on a cast iron pipe using a portable grinder. The grinder kicked back and struck the employee's right wrist and knee. The employee sustained a laceration to his right knee and a cut to his right wrist that injured an artery and a tendon.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2023, a worker at Armstrong Bros. Plumbing in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with hand grinders-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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