OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221707557

NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING COMPANY

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY— 2024-10-07T00:00:00

Event: Cleaning, Contusion, Debris, Face, Head, Laceration, Manufacturing, Material Handling, Struck Against, Struck By
NAICS: 221320
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347800427
Employer profile: NATIONAL WATER MAIN CLEANING COMPANY
Summary number: 221707557
Report ID: 0215600

Event description

Employee is struck by winch while cleaning debris from sipho

Investigation abstract

At 10:20 a.m. on October 7, 2024, Employee #1, employed at a manufacturing facility, was in the process of removing and cleaning debris from a siphon. During this task, the employee was struck in the right side of the face and head by a winch. The impact caused a laceration and contusion to the right side of the head and face. Unfortunately, the injuries were fatal.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 54 M

Event type
1

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