Galasso Materials, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — SOMERS, CONNECTICUT
| Employer | Galasso Materials, LLC | Report ID | 2018087877 |
| Address | Quality Road | City, State ZIP | SOMERS, CONNECTICUT 06071 |
| Event Date | August 1, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Construction debris |
| Secondary Source | Road grading and surfacing machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237310 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.98000, -72.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was watching as equipment ripped curbing from the side of a roadway when a piece of the curbing became lodged between the middle blade and the wheel of the curb removal equipment. When the wheel was turned, the piece of asphalt was ejected and struck the employee's chest, breaking ribs.
Incident Summary
On August 1, 2018, a worker at Galasso Materials, LLC in SOMERS, CONNECTICUT suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with construction debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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