Parsons Brinckerhoff
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Parsons Brinckerhoff | Report ID | 2015085571 |
| Address | 69th Street Ancillary 1 NW corner on 2nd Ave | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10021 |
| Event Date | August 8, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. | Body Part | Multiple arm locations, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Road signs |
| Secondary Source | Strapping | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A field inspector was struck by a DOT road sign when the strap holding the sign broke. The employee suffered a fractured right arm and a deep laceration to his right forearm including tendon damage.
Incident Summary
On August 8, 2015, a worker at Parsons Brinckerhoff in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple arm locations, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with road signs identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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