Keyspan Gas East Corp.
Fall on same level due to slipping — Fractures — 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.
Context
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