Keyspan Gas East Corp.

Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Keyspan Gas East Corp. in HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK
Employer Keyspan Gas East Corp. Report ID 20181213198
Address 175 E. Old Country Rd. City, State ZIP HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK 11801
Event Date December 26, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Fall on same level due to slipping Source of Injury Ground, n.e.c.
Secondary Source Mud
Industry (NAICS) 22121 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.76000, -73.51000

Incident Narrative

An employee slipped on muddy ground while backfilling a trench. His face struck against a metal gas riser, causing a broken facial bone.

Incident Summary

On December 26, 2018, a worker at Keyspan Gas East Corp. in HICKSVILLE, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with ground, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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