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Unitec Elevator

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Unitec Elevator in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Employer Unitec Elevator Report ID 2015085706
Address 178 Lewis Ave City, State ZIP BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11214
Event Date August 12, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Elbow(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Fasteners, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Elevators
Industry (NAICS) 333921 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.69000, -73.93000

Incident Narrative

An employee working in the elevator shaft suffered a laceration to his elbow when the elevator suddenly moved and the employee's elbow came into contact with a metal bracket in the shaft.

Incident Summary

On August 12, 2015, a worker at Unitec Elevator in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the elbow(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with fasteners, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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