Forward Mechanical Corp.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Forward Mechanical Corp. | Report ID | 2018032450 |
| Address | 98-100 Franklin | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10013 |
| Event Date | March 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forehead |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Valves, nozzles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238220 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.71000, -74.00000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was examining a standpipe that had been disconnected when a standpipe valve struck and cut the employee above the eye.
Incident Summary
On March 12, 2018, a worker at Forward Mechanical Corp. in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the forehead. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with valves, nozzles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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