Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at UMI Stone, 5108 West Hanna Avenue, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33634
on — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was moving a granite slab with a gantry crane. When the slab was put on the ground, the crane's clamp hit another piece of granite and released the slab, which struck the employee. The employee suffered a punctured lung and broken ribs.
HospitalizedChest, except internal location of diseases or disordersStone, marble, granite slabs
Mining operation
This is a mining-sector employer (NAICS 212313). For MSHA mine-safety and violation records for this operator, see miningincidents.org →
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