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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2016065117 · 6/9/2016 · Nexair, LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part
Source
Air compressors
Secondary source
Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered

Employer

Name
Nexair, LLC
Location
5151 Corporate Way, JUPITER, FLORIDA, 33458
NAICS
424690
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was delivering a 265-liter (70-gallon) compressed air tank when the delivery cart caster wheels struck the skid plate, turned sideways, and caused the tank to topple over and strike the employee. The employee suffered a fractured back and was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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