Lessing's, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — AQUEBOGUE, NEW YORK
| Employer | Lessing's, Inc. | Report ID | 2023109924 |
| Address | 978 Main Road (Route 25 | City, State ZIP | AQUEBOGUE, NEW YORK 11931 |
| Event Date | October 26, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Gates |
| Industry (NAICS) | 722310 | Inspection # | 1706400 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.94000, -72.60000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was using a weed whacker to trim grasses. The employee went to close an ornamental iron gate in order to collect the debris that had been generated. While the gate was closing, welds on the gate failed and it fell, striking the employee's head. The employee sustained a severe head injury.
Incident Summary
On October 26, 2023, a worker at Lessing's, Inc. in AQUEBOGUE, NEW YORK suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with gates identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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