Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part · Fractures and other injuries, unspecified
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at ICC COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS LLC, Intersection of US Hwy 27 and Cagan Ridge Blvd, CLERMONT, FLORIDA 34711
on — Fractures and other injuries, unspecified, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
Final narrative
On November 2, 2023, two employees were lowering an auger suspended by a crane when the strap broke; both employees were struck by the auger. One employee was hospitalized with a concussion and lacerations and the second employee was hospitalized with fractures, a concussion, and lacerations. The employees possibly sustained internal injuries as well.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedDrilling machines, drilling augers
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