Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc.
Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker — Cuts, lacerations — COEYMANS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2021075579 |
| Address | 2170 River Road | City, State ZIP | COEYMANS, NEW YORK 12045 |
| Event Date | July 8, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Source of Injury | Crowbars |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562910 | Inspection # | 1541636 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.47000, -73.79000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A mechanic was using a prybar to remove a pin from the arm of an excavator that was being offloaded. The prybar slipped, striking the employee in the face. The employee sustained a severe laceration to the face and was hospitalized for surgery. The employee also lost the use of his right eye.
Incident Summary
On July 8, 2021, a worker at Sevenson Environmental Services, Inc. in COEYMANS, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker, with crowbars identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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