Horton Jones Electrical Contractors
Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified — FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Horton Jones Electrical Contractors | Report ID | 2024088051 |
| Address | 4725 N Federal Hwy | City, State ZIP | FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33308 |
| Event Date | August 29, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by running powered equipment n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Nailing or stapling tools |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.18000, -80.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was hanging a conduit rack using a powder-actuated tool (PAT) when the tool injured their left eye.
Incident Summary
On August 29, 2024, a worker at Horton Jones Electrical Contractors in FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA suffered traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by running powered equipment n.e.c., with nailing or stapling tools identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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