Syracuse Signal Systems Inc.
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Concussions — LA FAYETTE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Syracuse Signal Systems Inc. | Report ID | 2022076523 |
| Address | Route 20, Project D264547, GPS 42.901122 - 76.171428 | City, State ZIP | LA FAYETTE, NEW YORK 13084 |
| Event Date | July 25, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Nonmetallic minerals, except fuel, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Drilling machines, drilling augers | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 238210 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.89000, -76.12000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was measuring the depth of a hole. The auger was being withdrawn from the hole and when the equipment stopped, a piece of spoil broke free from the auger and struck the employee's head. The employee sustained bruising and soft tissue injuries to the tailbone as well as a concussion.
Incident Summary
On July 25, 2022, a worker at Syracuse Signal Systems Inc. in LA FAYETTE, NEW YORK suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with nonmetallic minerals, except fuel, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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