Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — ORLANDO, FLORIDA
| Employer | Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks | Report ID | 20241110458 |
| Address | 12 North Primrose Drive | City, State ZIP | ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803 |
| Event Date | November 9, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Dishes, small receptacles n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Shelves, shelving, racks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 813410 | Inspection # | 1790927 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.54000, -81.34000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was putting glasses away after their shift at the bar. A glass fell from the shelf and struck the employee's right wrist. The glass broke and lacerated an artery, two tendons, and a nerve in the wrist. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On November 9, 2024, a worker at Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in ORLANDO, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with dishes, small receptacles n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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