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GMA Electrical Corp.

Fall on same level due to tripping over an object — Cuts, lacerations — FLUSHING, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GMA Electrical Corp. in FLUSHING, NEW YORK
Employer GMA Electrical Corp. Report ID 2023010662
Address LaGuardia Airport, Terminal B City, State ZIP FLUSHING, NEW YORK 11371
Event Date January 20, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Forearm(s)
Event Type Fall on same level due to tripping over an object Source of Injury Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Secondary Source Electrical wiring-building
Industry (NAICS) 238210 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.77000, -73.86000

Incident Narrative

An employee and a co-worker were feeding a cable through framed metal studs. After the task was complete, the employee walked over to his co-worker and his foot became caught on the cable, causing him to lose his balance and fall. The employee sustained a forearm laceration from a framed metal stud.

Incident Summary

On January 20, 2023, a worker at GMA Electrical Corp. in FLUSHING, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to tripping over an object, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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