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Benson Metal Corp

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Concussions — BROOKLYN, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Benson Metal Corp in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK
Employer Benson Metal Corp Report ID 2020010583
Address 543 Smith Street City, State ZIP BROOKLYN, NEW YORK 11231
Event Date January 20, 2020 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Metal pipes, tubing
Secondary Source Excavating machinery, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 423930 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.67000, -73.99000

Incident Narrative

An employee was operating an excavator to sort scrap metals when a pipe flew off from being sheared by another excavator and pierced through his operator cab's glass. The metal pipe them struck him, causing a head concussion.

Incident Summary

On January 20, 2020, a worker at Benson Metal Corp in BROOKLYN, NEW YORK suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with metal pipes, tubing identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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