BRONX, NEW YORK—
Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc.
Fall, slip, trip, unspecified · Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Skanska USA Civil Northeast Inc., 100 Depot Place, BRONX, NEW YORK 10452 on — Major tears to muscles, tendons, ligaments, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
An employee was loading palleted joint baskets onto a flatbed truck using slings. Baskets on the flatbed began to tilt and the employee fell/jumped from the flatbed. Baskets then landed on their legs and the employee sustained a suspected tendon rupture in the right knee.
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BRONX, NEW YORK—
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An employee was cutting plywood strips for edge forms using a circular saw. The employee was cutting with the plywood nailed down to the table and two hands on the saw. While cutting, the saw bound up momentarily. The employee lost his grip and brought his left hand to the table to catch himself. At this point, the saw reengaged and amputated the tip of his left index finger.
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