PAL Environmental Services
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Concussions — NEW YORK, NEW YORK
| Employer | PAL Environmental Services | Report ID | 2023087106 |
| Address | 1475 Broadway | City, State ZIP | NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10036 |
| Event Date | August 5, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bricks and pavers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238910 | Inspection # | 1688970 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.75000, -73.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was demolishing a drywall/partition wall and was struck by falling bricks, causing a concussion.
Incident Summary
On August 5, 2023, a worker at PAL Environmental Services in NEW YORK, NEW YORK suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bricks and pavers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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