The Loving Group
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — KENANSVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | The Loving Group | Report ID | 2023087542 |
| Address | 4699 N Canoe Creek Rd | City, State ZIP | KENANSVILLE, FLORIDA 34739 |
| Event Date | August 17, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Irrigation machinery |
| Industry (NAICS) | 541320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.04000, -81.19000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was fixing a hydraulic line leak in an irrigation pivot when the hydraulic lines became crossed and twisted. The pivot flipped and fell on top of the employee, fracturing his left leg.
Incident Summary
On August 17, 2023, a worker at The Loving Group in KENANSVILLE, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with irrigation machinery identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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