Growmark FS, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Bruises, contusions — KENNEDY, NEW YORK
| Employer | Growmark FS, LLC | Report ID | 2020087314 |
| Address | 1031 Poland Center Road | City, State ZIP | KENNEDY, NEW YORK 14747 |
| Event Date | August 3, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 424910 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.13000, -79.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was installing a cylinder on the applicator boom of an agricultural sprayer when the cylinder slipped and struck the employee in the head and shoulder, leading to a contusion.
Incident Summary
On August 3, 2020, a worker at Growmark FS, LLC in KENNEDY, NEW YORK suffered bruises, contusions to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with machine and appliance parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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