East Coast Nursery Inc
Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached — Fractures — WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | East Coast Nursery Inc | Report ID | 2025043270 |
| Address | 6782 Belvedere Rd Suite 1 | City, State ZIP | WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33413 |
| Event Date | April 8, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ears and facial region unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached | Source of Injury | Gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo |
| Secondary Source | Trucks unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561730 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.69000, -80.15000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cleaning mulch off a company truck. The truck's lock system failed, and the gate fell onto the employee's face. The employee suffered facial fractures.
Incident Summary
On April 8, 2025, a worker at East Coast Nursery Inc in WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ears and facial region unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of vehicle or machine, still attached, with gates, hatches vehicle and machine cargo identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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