Ruttura & Sons

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Ruttura & Sons in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Employer Ruttura & Sons Report ID 2016099122
Address 13 55 Rodgers Avenue City, State ZIP BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11210
Event Date September 27, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Boxes, crates, cartons
Secondary Source Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.63000, -73.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee was stripping concrete forms when a form fell towards him. As he attempted to move out of the way, his back impacted a metal toolbox, fracturing his lower ribs.

Incident Summary

On September 27, 2016, a worker at Ruttura & Sons in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with boxes, crates, cartons identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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