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V & S New York Galvanizing

Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — OWEGO, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at V & S New York Galvanizing in OWEGO, NEW YORK
Employer V & S New York Galvanizing Report ID 2021087137
Address 272 Corporate Drive City, State ZIP OWEGO, NEW YORK 13827
Event Date August 21, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Lower leg(s)
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified Source of Injury Grates
Industry (NAICS) 332812 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 42.14000, -76.26000

Incident Narrative

An employee was cutting a tie wire used to suspend parts for hot-dip galvanizing. A metal grate fell when the wire broke, striking his leg and lacerating the shin/calf area. He was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On August 21, 2021, a worker at V & S New York Galvanizing in OWEGO, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with grates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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