U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — CURTIS BAY, MARYLAND
| Employer | U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard | Report ID | 2016109773 |
| Address | 2401 Hawkins Point RD, Bldg. 78 | City, State ZIP | CURTIS BAY, MARYLAND 21226 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 921190 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.20000, -76.57000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A steel beam fell onto an employee's left foot, crushing four toes.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2016, a worker at U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard in CURTIS BAY, MARYLAND suffered crushing injuries to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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