United Rentals - Aerial
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | United Rentals - Aerial | Report ID | 2023109146 |
| Address | 7233 East Adamo Drive | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33619 |
| Event Date | October 4, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532490 | Inspection # | 1701492 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.95000, -82.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a scissor lift when a portion of the unit came down and struck their head at the lift base. The employee sustained a head laceration and a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On October 4, 2023, a worker at United Rentals - Aerial in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with aerial lifts, scissor lifts-except truck-mounted identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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