D'Annunzio & Sons Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — HIGHLAND MILLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | D'Annunzio & Sons Inc. | Report ID | 2021043296 |
| Address | Route 32 | City, State ZIP | HIGHLAND MILLS, NEW YORK 10930 |
| Event Date | April 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers |
| Secondary Source | Pressure lines, except hoses | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237990 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.35000, -74.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A water main line failed while being pressure-tested. It sent a bolt flying that struck an employee, causing internal injuries.
Incident Summary
On April 21, 2021, a worker at D'Annunzio & Sons Inc. in HIGHLAND MILLS, NEW YORK suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with nails, brads, tacks, nuts, bolts, washers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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