King J Express LLC
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries unspecified — SARASOTA, FLORIDA
| Employer | King J Express LLC | Report ID | 2024087399 |
| Address | 1300 Hardin Ave. | City, State ZIP | SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34243 |
| Event Date | August 12, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle trailers, trailing units | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | 1768229 |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.40000, -82.54000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing straps from a trailer load when they were struck by extruded aluminum bundles (6-7 bundles weighing 500 pounds each) that fell off the trailer. The employee sustained crush injuries to their head (including brain damage) and multiple body parts.
Incident Summary
On August 12, 2024, a worker at King J Express LLC in SARASOTA, FLORIDA suffered intracranial injuries unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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