NYC Mainman Corp.
Injured by object pushed or pulled by person — Amputations involving bone loss — LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK
| Employer | NYC Mainman Corp. | Report ID | 20241211390 |
| Address | 5-34 47th Ave | City, State ZIP | LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK 11101 |
| Event Date | December 10, 2024 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Other finger(s) n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Injured by object pushed or pulled by person | Source of Injury | Pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Co-worker, supervisor current | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 237110 | Inspection # | 1794869 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.74000, -73.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was connecting a new water pipe to the water main on the sidewalk. Other employees pushed the 13-inch water pipe at the other end, and the injured employee's right middle finger was caught between the water pipe and the water main, resulting in amputation. The employee also sustained a laceration to their right ring finger.
Incident Summary
On December 10, 2024, a worker at NYC Mainman Corp. in LONG ISLAND CITY, NEW YORK suffered amputations involving bone loss to the other finger(s) n.e.c.. The incident was classified as injured by object pushed or pulled by person, with pipes, ducts, tubing unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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