James F. Stearns Co, Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Bruises, contusions — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | James F. Stearns Co, Inc. | Report ID | 2016065674 |
| Address | 217 W 57th Street | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10019 |
| Event Date | June 24, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was tightening a turnbuckle when the weld broke and it struck the employee's left knee, causing a contusion.
Incident Summary
On June 24, 2016, a worker at James F. Stearns Co, Inc. in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered bruises, contusions to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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