POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA—
CB Structures, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at CB Structures, Inc., 2251 Blount Rd, POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33069 on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
An employee was dismantling a roofing truss on the ground when the truss became displaced and struck his lower left leg, fracturing it. He was hospitalized.
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POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA—
CB Structures, Inc.
An employee was doing masonry work on the ninth floor of a building that was under construction when they were struck by lighting. The employee experienced severe chest pains.
COCONUT GROVE, FLORIDA—
CB Structures, Inc.
An employee was chipping concrete out of a bucket when a piece of concrete fell from the bucket and struck him. The employee incurred injuries to his upper body.
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA—
CB Structures Inc.
During the dismantling process, an employee was removing shoring poles from underneath forms. He was struck by a horizontal beam and sustained crushing injuries to the left leg.
AVENTURA, FLORIDA—
CB Structures Inc.
On or about August 4, 2015, an employee installing safety guard rails on the second floor of a building began to feel ill and experienced cramping. He was hospitalized overnight for heat-related illness.
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