Roadway collision with other vehicle(s) moving and standing vehicle · Other multiple traumatic injuries n.e.c.
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at RAILROAD CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., Lincoln Tunnel 188, WEEHAWKEN, NEW JERSEY 07086
on — Other multiple traumatic injuries n.e.c., affecting the Multiple body parts unspecified.
Final narrative
Employees were on a scissor lift, engaged in ceiling repairs within the center tube of the tunnel. A dump truck struck the scissor lift, causing it to topple over. The injured employee was inside the scissor lift when it fell. The employee sustained multiple injuries, including fractures, a head contusion, bulging discs, and lacerations to multiple body parts. The employee was hospitalized.
Hospitalized Multiple body parts unspecified Hoists, lifts scissor, telescoping
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