MLB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Cuts, lacerations - QUEENSBURY, New York

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at MLB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC in QUEENSBURY, New York
Employer MLB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC
Address 742 Bay Road
City, State ZIP QUEENSBURY, New York 12804
Report ID 2020065753
Event Date June 19, 2020
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations
Body Part Head, unspecified
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
Source of Injury Lamps, light fixtures
Secondary Source Lamp posts, street lights
Industry (NAICS) 236220
Inspection # 1480146
GPS Coordinates 43.35948, -73.65700

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Incident Narrative

An employee was helping to steady a light pole that was being removed when the light fixture fell from the pole and struck his head, causing a severe laceration.

Incident Summary

On June 19, 2020, a worker at MLB CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC in QUEENSBURY, New York suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with lamps, light fixtures identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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