LENDLEASE (US) CONSTRUCTION LMB INC.

Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures — BRONX, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at LENDLEASE (US) CONSTRUCTION LMB INC. in BRONX, NEW YORK
Employer LENDLEASE (US) CONSTRUCTION LMB INC. Report ID 2020010105
Address 216 Arthur Ave City, State ZIP BRONX, NEW YORK 10457
Event Date January 6, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part Source of Injury Beams-unattached metal
Secondary Source Cart, dolly, hand truck-nonpowered
Industry (NAICS) 236220 Inspection # 1458277
GPS Coordinates 40.84000, -73.89000

Incident Narrative

On, January 6, 2020, an employee was unloading a steel delivery of 15' 9'' long "I" beams. After the steel was taken off the truck by a forklift, it was set down on two A-frames and rolled to a storage location by two employees. There was one employee on each A-frame. The steel on the A-frames was on uneven ground near a curb and sewer drain while the employees waited for help to remove it from the A-frames and place it on the ground. While waiting, one employee walked in between the A-frame and sewer grate, which is slightly pitched for drainage, placing one foot on the curb and the other on the grating with his back to the steel beam. The A-frame slowly started moving down toward the grating. Once the front wheel of the A-frame hit the grating, it tipped over, causing the steel beam to roll toward the ground and land on the employee's leg, knocking him to the ground. He suffered a broken ankle and was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On January 6, 2020, a worker at LENDLEASE (US) CONSTRUCTION LMB INC. in BRONX, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with beams-unattached metal identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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