American Bridge Co.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — HUNT, NEW YORK
| Employer | American Bridge Co. | Report ID | 2017010073 |
| Address | 163 Portageville Road | City, State ZIP | HUNT, NEW YORK 14846 |
| Event Date | January 5, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Beams-unattached metal |
| Secondary Source | Cranes, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1202902 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.57000, -78.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A crane was lowering a steel beam when the beam dropped unexpectedly and struck an employee. The employee suffered broken fingers, a hand laceration, and back pain.
Incident Summary
On January 5, 2017, a worker at American Bridge Co. in HUNT, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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