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Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — NEW YORK, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in NEW YORK, NEW YORK
Employer Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP Report ID 2019066429
Address 767 Fifth Avenue City, State ZIP NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10153
Event Date June 26, 2019 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Lumbar region
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 541110 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.76000, -73.97000

Incident Narrative

An employee was helping to set up furniture in a conference room when a cart tilted and landed on the employee, causing an L1 fracture.

Incident Summary

On June 26, 2019, a worker at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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