Black Water Video Technology LLC
Struck by discharged object or substance — Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels — CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA
| Employer | Black Water Video Technology LLC | Report ID | 2024098389 |
| Address | 541 N University Dr | City, State ZIP | CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA 33073 |
| Event Date | September 10, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels | Body Part | Lung(s), pleura |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Pressurized air blast |
| Secondary Source | Valves, nozzles | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 332996 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.12000, -80.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unclogging a pipe when the system was over pressurized and the plug valve struck the employee on the chest. They sustained a collapsed left lung and a perforated right ear. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On September 10, 2024, a worker at Black Water Video Technology LLC in CORAL SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered closed trauma involving internal organs, major blood vessels to the lung(s), pleura. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with pressurized air blast identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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