DateCityStateEmployerBody PartEvent
2020-08-10WestburyNyEdison Power ConstructorsHand(s)Direct exposure to electricity, greater than 220 volts
An employee was in a bucket truck in the raised position to perform power line repairs. While removing some foliage from the power lines, the employee was shocked by the power lines, and sustained burns to both hands.
2020-06-23WestburyNew YorkAtalian Global ServicesBrainFall to lower level
An employee fell approximately 15 feet off a roof hatch to the floor, suffering brain injuries.
2020-05-22WestburyNew YorkWalmart Inc.Fingernail(s), nailbed(s) Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment
An employee was fixing the coin hopper in a coin recycler that would not dispense change. After emptying out the pennies and coin holders, she was closing the coin hopper when her hand was caught in the closing door. As a result, she suffered a left index fingernail amputation.
2019-05-23WestburyNew YorkTarget Specialty ProductsKnee(s)Overexertion in pushing, pulling, or turning-single episode
An employee sustained a knee injury while pulling a pallet off a truck.
2017-07-02Old WestburyNew YorkShaffer Sports Inc.Chest, except internal location of diseases or disordersOther fall to lower level
An employee was installing a tent. The employee fell off a 12-foot frame ladder while trying to access the second level of the tent. The employee suffered broken ribs, fractured vertebrae, torn tendons and a punctured lung.
2016-04-21WestburyNew YorkUNITED RANGER, INC.NonclassifiableOther fall to lower level
While replacing a light fixture, an employee suffered a shock injury and fell from a ladder to the ground. The employee suffered contusions and minor burns.
2016-04-16WestburyNew YorkFairway Market Westbury LLCFinger(s), fingernail(s)Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment
An employee amputated two right-hand fingers while cutting meat with a band saw.
2016-01-20WestburyNew YorkSchiltz CranesShoulder(s) and backOther fall to lower level 16 to 20 feet
An employee was installing an overhead crane and fell approximately 20 feet injuring their shoulder and back.