StructureTech New York Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Bruises, contusions - ELMHURST, New York

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at StructureTech New York Inc. in ELMHURST, New York
Employer StructureTech New York Inc.
Address 82-16 Baxter Ave.
City, State ZIP ELMHURST, New York 11373
Report ID 2018088478
Event Date August 17, 2018
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions
Body Part Nonclassifiable
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Wood, lumber, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 238110
Inspection # 1340338
GPS Coordinates 40.74000, -73.88000

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Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a metal band from around lagging boards when the boards fell on him, pushing him into a metal beam. He suffered contusions and swelling.

Incident Summary

On August 17, 2018, a worker at StructureTech New York Inc. in ELMHURST, New York suffered bruises, contusions to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with wood, lumber, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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