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Starlite Electric

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Starlite Electric in TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY
Employer Starlite Electric Report ID 2018054414
Address 14 Hospital Drive City, State ZIP TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY 08755
Event Date May 7, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Hand(s), unspecified
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Structural elements, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 39.96000, -74.21000

Incident Narrative

An employee was on a ladder installing fire alarm wiring in a new construction building when the employee lost balance. The employee reached out to brace themselves and grabbed a metal stud that was part of the framing, suffering a hand laceration.

Incident Summary

On May 7, 2018, a worker at Starlite Electric in TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY suffered cuts, lacerations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with structural elements, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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