Cropsey Scrap Iron and Metal
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
| Employer | Cropsey Scrap Iron and Metal | Report ID | 2018021164 |
| Address | 2994 Cropsey Ave | City, State ZIP | BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11214 |
| Event Date | February 5, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Scrap metal |
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.58000, -73.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by a falling piece of a hot water tank, suffering a fractured left leg.
Incident Summary
On February 5, 2018, a worker at Cropsey Scrap Iron and Metal in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with scrap metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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