Northstar Memorial Group
Struck by falling object unspecified — Fractures — LEESBURG, FLORIDA
| Employer | Northstar Memorial Group | Report ID | 2024076419 |
| Address | 914 W. Main Street | City, State ZIP | LEESBURG, FLORIDA 34748 |
| Event Date | July 16, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Arm(s) unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object unspecified | Source of Injury | Elevators, hoists, lifts n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 812210 | Inspection # | 1762605 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.81000, -81.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a hydraulic lift that is used to lift caskets. The lift fell on him and caught the employee's arm between the frame and an expanding component. The employee sustained a laceration to his head and a puncture wound to his right arm resulting in a fracture.
Incident Summary
On July 16, 2024, a worker at Northstar Memorial Group in LEESBURG, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the arm(s) unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object unspecified, with elevators, hoists, lifts n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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