Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works, Inc., 1 John Walsh Blvd., PEEKSKILL, NEW YORK 10566
on — Fractures, affecting the toes(s), toenail(s).
Final narrative
At about 10:40 a.m. on January 16, 2020, an employee was with a crew removing boiler panels after a demolition. He was at ground level receiving the metal panels. He was holding on to a panel, trying to position it as it was being lowered. It stopped, then came down suddenly, striking and pinning down his left foot. He suffered a deep laceration on the side of the foot, as well as broken toes. He was hospitalized.
HospitalizedToes(s), toenail(s)Metal plates, metal panels
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