Asplundh Construction, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — YAPHANK, NEW YORK
| Employer | Asplundh Construction, LLC | Report ID | 2021031934 |
| Address | 93 Sills Road | City, State ZIP | YAPHANK, NEW YORK 11980 |
| Event Date | March 3, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Utility and telephone poles |
| Industry (NAICS) | 237130 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.83000, -72.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While flagging traffic, an employee was struck by a falling utility pole. The employee suffered a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On March 3, 2021, a worker at Asplundh Construction, LLC in YAPHANK, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with utility and telephone poles identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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