Brawdy Construction Inc.
Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. — Intracranial injuries with skull fractures — AMHERST, New York
| Employer | Brawdy Construction Inc. |
| Address | 4224-4256 Ridge Lea Road |
| City, State ZIP | AMHERST, New York 14226 |
| Report ID | 2025043517 |
| Event Date | April 15, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries with skull fractures |
| Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Sheets, panels wood, plywood, MDF |
| Secondary Source | High winds, gusts, turbulence |
| Industry (NAICS) | 238140 |
| Inspection # | 1818996 |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.99000, -78.81000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was working at the stair tower and was struck by a 4 x 8 sheet of 5/8" plywood that a gust of wind blew airborne. The employee temporarily lost consciousness and was hospitalized due to fractures to his face and skull.
OSHA Penalties — $200 Total
OSHA issued 2 violations with penalties totaling $200 for this inspection.
| Citation | Type | Date | Penalty | Abatement Due |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | Repeat | Jun 12, 1984 | $100 | May 28, 1984 |
| 01001 | Repeat | May 25, 1984 | $100 | May 28, 1984 |
Incident Summary
On April 15, 2025, a worker at Brawdy Construction Inc. in AMHERST, New York suffered intracranial injuries with skull fractures to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by other propelled object or substance n.e.c., with sheets, panels wood, plywood, mdf identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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