ORLANDO, FLORIDA—
Taylor Farms Florida Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Taylor Farms Florida Inc, 7492 Chancellor Dr., ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32809 on — Fractures, affecting the ankle(s) and leg(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
A 700-pound box fell from a third tier storage rack and landed on a temporary employee. The employee sustained fractures to the left leg and right ankle.
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ORLANDO, FLORIDA—
Taylor Farms Florida Inc
An employee was working on installing tubing to run electrical wiring to the other side of a building. The employee noticed smoke coming from the electrical panel and went to shut off the breaker. The electrical panel was on fire and the employee sustained burns to their right hand.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA—
Taylor Farms Florida, Inc.
An employee was air-blowing a conveyor belt when their left arm became caught in the conveyor belt, resulting in a fracture and laceration to their hand. The conveyor belt was unguarded.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA—
Taylor Farms Florida Inc
On February, 15, 2023, a forklift operator was finishing loading a semi-trailer. As the employee was closing the roll door of the trailer, his right ring finger was caught between the door and the plate. The tuft of the employee's right ring finger was amputated.
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