Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — ASTORIA, NEW YORK
| Employer | Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. | Report ID | 20181212848 |
| Address | Broadway and 31st Street | City, State ZIP | ASTORIA, NEW YORK 11101 |
| Event Date | December 14, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Structural metal materials, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.76000, -73.92000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was manually unloading a truck when a U-shaped steel column fell on the employee causing a deep laceration to the left thigh.
Incident Summary
On December 14, 2018, a worker at Skanska USA Civil Northeast, Inc. in ASTORIA, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with structural metal materials, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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