OTIS ELEVATOR CO.

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified - Concussions - BRONX, New York

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at OTIS ELEVATOR CO. in BRONX, New York
Employer OTIS ELEVATOR CO.
Address 2950 Park Ave
City, State ZIP BRONX, New York 10451
Report ID 2016065747
Event Date June 27, 2016
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions
Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified
Source of Injury Fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238290
GPS Coordinates 40.81981, -73.92307

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Incident Narrative

While taking measurements, an employee was struck on the head by an elevator bracket, suffering a concussion.

Incident Summary

On June 27, 2016, a worker at OTIS ELEVATOR CO. in BRONX, New York suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with fasteners, connectors, ropes, ties, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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