Woodworks Construction Co., Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — ASTORIA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Woodworks Construction Co., Inc. | Report ID | 2015010626 |
| Address | 11-05 50th Ave | City, State ZIP | ASTORIA, NEW YORK 11101 |
| Event Date | January 20, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered |
| Secondary Source | Wallboard, drywall, sheetrock | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238350 | Inspection # | 1019510 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -73.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Sheet rock was being transported with a dolly. The dolly tipped over and injured an employee's femur.
Incident Summary
On January 20, 2015, a worker at Woodworks Construction Co., Inc. in ASTORIA, NEW YORK suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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