Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries

Name: Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries at Gargiulo, Inc.
Start: 5/23/2025

1 hospitalization · 2025054907 · 5/23/2025 · Gargiulo, Inc.

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 0
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Multiple body parts n.e.c.
Nature of injury: Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries

Cause

Event: Struck by discharged object or substance
Source: Pipe fittings, collars
Secondary source: Machine hydraulics and pressurized components unspecified

Employer

Name: Gargiulo, Inc.
Location: 195 Tradeport Pkwy., IMMOKALEE, FLORIDA, 34142
NAICS: 111219
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

During pressure testing of a heater pipe, the end-cap blew off and struck an employee in the head and shoulder area. The employee sustained fractures to his collarbone and jaw, as well as injuries to his spleen and liver. He also required stitches in his eyebrow.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown