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Fractures

1 hospitalization · 2019021872 · 2/19/2019 · E-J Electric T & D LLC

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Jaw, chin
Nature of injury
Fractures

Cause

Event
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source
Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Secondary source
Wire, cables-nonelectrical

Employer

Name
E-J Electric T & D LLC
Location
125 Shavertown RD., NEW PALTZ, NEW YORK, 12561
NAICS
221121
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was boring a hole for a power/telephone pole using a utility truck with an auger bit. The employee finished the hole and was stowing the auger bit when the safety cable broke. The auger bit struck the employee, breaking his jaw and causing facial contusions.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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