DeShazo LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Fractures — NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | DeShazo LLC | Report ID | 2018032610 |
| Address | 251 Hallock Avenue | City, State ZIP | NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06519 |
| Event Date | March 16, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Tables, worktables |
| Industry (NAICS) | 811310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.29000, -72.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee had taken all parts and tools off a steel drop table. One half of the drop table rested partially on the other half of the drop table. When the employee closed the door near the drop table pieces, the vibration caused one piece of the drop table to slide and fall onto the employee's left foot, breaking several metatarsal bones.
Incident Summary
On March 16, 2018, a worker at DeShazo LLC in NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the foot (feet), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with tables, worktables identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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