Danella Construction Corporation of Connecticut
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Cuts, lacerations — YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Danella Construction Corporation of Connecticut | Report ID | 2018088543 |
| Address | Croton Heights Road | City, State ZIP | YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK 10598 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Spikes |
| Secondary Source | Sledges, sledgehammers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.24000, -73.78000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a sledgehammer to drive an 8" railroad spike to secure a street road plate. As the employee struck the railroad spike into the asphalt, it ricocheted out and cut the employee's right shin.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2018, a worker at Danella Construction Corporation of Connecticut in YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with spikes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
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