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MFM Contracting Corp.

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — BRONX, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at MFM Contracting Corp. in BRONX, NEW YORK
Employer MFM Contracting Corp. Report ID 2016054475
Address 290 East 132 St. City, State ZIP BRONX, NEW YORK 10454
Event Date May 22, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal chips, particles
Secondary Source Special process machinery, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # 1157713
GPS Coordinates 40.80000, -73.92000

Incident Narrative

A piece of metal from a crusher machine splintered off during routine maintenance and hit an employee's right eye.

Incident Summary

On May 22, 2016, a worker at MFM Contracting Corp. in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal chips, particles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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