AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2016053772 |
| Address | Betsy Ross Bridge, South Truss | City, State ZIP | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA 19137 |
| Event Date | May 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bridges, dams, locks |
| Secondary Source | Boom truck, bucket or basket hoist truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541330 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.00000, -75.07000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employees were in the man basket of an articulating boom truck when a sudden movement caused the man basket to come in contact with the bridge. An employee sustained a broken nose and eye socket and was admitted to hospital.
Incident Summary
On May 4, 2016, a worker at AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with bridges, dams, locks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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