ICC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS LLC
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified — CLERMONT, FLORIDA
| Employer | ICC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS LLC | Report ID | 20231110136 |
| Address | Intersection of US Hwy 27 and Cagan Ridge Blvd | City, State ZIP | CLERMONT, FLORIDA 34711 |
| Event Date | November 2, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Drilling machines, drilling augers |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 236220 | Inspection # | 1723507 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.56000, -81.73000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On November 2, 2023, two employees were lowering an auger suspended by a crane when the strap broke; both employees were struck by the auger. One employee was hospitalized with a concussion and lacerations and the second employee was hospitalized with fractures, a concussion, and lacerations. The employees possibly sustained internal injuries as well.
Incident Summary
On November 2, 2023, a worker at ICC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS LLC in CLERMONT, FLORIDA suffered fractures and other injuries, unspecified to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with drilling machines, drilling augers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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