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FORT MYER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at FORT MYER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Employer FORT MYER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION Report ID 2023043670
Address 740 Kenilworth Avenue, NE City, State ZIP WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 20019
Event Date April 24, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Concussions Body Part Brain
Event Type Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Lamps, light fixtures
Industry (NAICS) 237310 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 38.90000, -76.94000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing a light pole when its arm broke and fell. The globe portion struck his head, causing lacerations and a possible concussion.

Incident Summary

On April 24, 2023, a worker at FORT MYER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION in WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with lamps, light fixtures identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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