OTIS ELEVATOR CO.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Concussions — BRONX, NEW YORK
| Employer | OTIS ELEVATOR CO. | Report ID | 2016065747 |
| Address | 2950 Park Ave | City, State ZIP | BRONX, NEW YORK 10451 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -73.92000 | ||
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.
Context
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