NEW YORK, NEW YORK—
HDR, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at HDR, Inc., 500 7th Ave., NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10018 on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the hand(s), unspecified.
Final narrative
An employee had been reviewing an insulated glass unit. The employee was placing the glass unit back in its box when it slipped out of the box and a chipped corner lacerated the employee's left hand.
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