Northwell Health
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Northwell Health | Report ID | 20161211935 |
| Address | 100 EAST 77TH STREET | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10021 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Source, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Desks | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 622110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -73.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee caught a falling diamond shape glass placard with her hand and suffered a deep laceration on her hand caused by the edges of the placard. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2016, a worker at Northwell Health in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with source, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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