United Rentals, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — FLUSHING, NEW YORK
| Employer | United Rentals, Inc. | Report ID | 2018021858 |
| Address | 2844 College Point Blvd. | City, State ZIP | FLUSHING, NEW YORK 11354 |
| Event Date | February 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Containers-pressurized, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 532490 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.77000, -73.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was moving a filled sand pot (4.5 feet tall, 3-foot diameter cylinder with wheels and a handle) into the building when the pot became caught on the door threshold and fell on his ankle, crushing it. He was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On February 23, 2018, a worker at United Rentals, Inc. in FLUSHING, NEW YORK suffered crushing injuries to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with containers-pressurized, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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