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Posillico Civil Inc.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — BRONX, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Posillico Civil Inc. in BRONX, NEW YORK
Employer Posillico Civil Inc. Report ID 2016099036
Address 285 E. 138Th Street City, State ZIP BRONX, NEW YORK 10454
Event Date September 23, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary Source Excavating machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 237990 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.81000, -73.92000

Incident Narrative

An employee grinded a steel pipe that was approximately 24" in diameter x 40' long. An excavator machine with a nylon strap then raised the pipe. One end of the strap was connected to the excavator machine and the other end of the strap was around the pipe. During the pipe raising, one end of the pipe came free and struck the employee's left leg, breaking it below the knee.

Incident Summary

On September 23, 2016, a worker at Posillico Civil Inc. in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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