WINTERS BROS. WASTE SYSTEMS OF LONG ISLAND, LLC
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures — YAPHANK, NEW YORK
| Employer | WINTERS BROS. WASTE SYSTEMS OF LONG ISLAND, LLC | Report ID | 2024087935 |
| Address | 82A Old Dock Road | City, State ZIP | YAPHANK, NEW YORK 11980 |
| Event Date | August 27, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Multiple engine and mechanical parts, whole engine |
| Secondary Source | Drums, pulleys, sheaves | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.81000, -72.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was working on a bulldozer's transmission when the come-along failed and the drive motor fell onto his right hand, crushing it. The employee sustained a laceration to their index finger.
Incident Summary
On August 27, 2024, a worker at WINTERS BROS. WASTE SYSTEMS OF LONG ISLAND, LLC in YAPHANK, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations, punctures without injury to internal structures to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with multiple engine and mechanical parts, whole engine identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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