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SA Recycling LLC

Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries — DAVIE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at SA Recycling LLC in DAVIE, FLORIDA
Employer SA Recycling LLC Report ID 2025043226
Address 3700 SW 47th Ave City, State ZIP DAVIE, FLORIDA 33314
Event Date April 7, 2025 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries Body Part Head and trunk
Event Type Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. Source of Injury Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified
Secondary Source Heavy earth-moving machinery n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 26.07000, -80.20000

Incident Narrative

A material handler operator was moving recycling material. When the operator let go of the material, the grapple swung back in the other direction. A piece of pipe flew from the grapple, striking an employee on the back of her hard hat. The employee fell to the ground and lost consciousness. The employee sustained a right parietal scalp injury, frontal brain hemorrhage, and T1 and T3 spinous process fractures. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On April 7, 2025, a worker at SA Recycling LLC in DAVIE, FLORIDA suffered injuries to the brain, spinal cord and severe wounds, internal injuries to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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