Verizon NY Inc.
Struck by discharged object or substance — Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds — COLLEGE POINT, NEW YORK
| Employer | Verizon NY Inc. | Report ID | 2021043358 |
| Address | 31-55 College Point Boulevard | City, State ZIP | COLLEGE POINT, NEW YORK 11356 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by discharged object or substance | Source of Injury | Lubricating greases, cutting oils |
| Secondary Source | Containers-pressurized, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 517919 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.79000, -73.84000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing a hydraulic line and punctured their right middle finger, resulting in hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2021, a worker at Verizon NY Inc. in COLLEGE POINT, NEW YORK suffered puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by discharged object or substance, with lubricating greases, cutting oils identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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