Cruz Contractor LLC
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — MASPETH, NEW YORK
| Employer | Cruz Contractor LLC | Report ID | 2017054213 |
| Address | 59-30 54th Street | City, State ZIP | MASPETH, NEW YORK 11378 |
| Event Date | May 9, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Excavating machinery, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | 1232075 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -73.91000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was checking if there was enough clearance between an excavator and a fence when the excavator operator tried to move the excavator tracks. The excavator bucket moved instead and struck the employee against a trench box. He suffered fractured ribs.
Incident Summary
On May 9, 2017, a worker at Cruz Contractor LLC in MASPETH, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with excavating machinery, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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