PENSACOLA, FLORIDA—
Baroco Electric Construction
Struck against object or equipment while moving it · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Baroco Electric Construction, 4870 West Nine Mile Rd., PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32526 on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An electrician was moving a food warmer table with the help of his co-worker. The table slipped out of his grip and the metal lip at the edge of the table lacerated his left index finger. The employee was wearing heavy, vinyl gloves at the time.
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