Prata Construction LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — WEST NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Prata Construction LLC | Report ID | 20191010475 |
| Address | 9 Avenue Port Imperial | City, State ZIP | WEST NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY 07093 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.65000, -74.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were attempting to move a pallet when the pallet fell on top of them. One employee sustained a broken ankle and the second employee sustained severe knee injuries.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2019, a worker at Prata Construction LLC in WEST NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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