Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201794740 - Employee injured by falling objects
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126085224 | 07/09/2001 | 5093 | 0 | Grand Central Recycling |
Abstract: At approximately 10:15 a.m. on July 9, 2001, at the tunnel area of the Grand Central Recycling facility Employee #1 was on the tunnel level and was struck by objects falling from the floor opening 16 ft above. There were no witnesses at the scene. Employee #1 was transferred to the Cedar-Sinai Trauma Center by helicopter and as a result of the accident lost his left eye, numerous teeth, and underwent two brain surgeries.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126085224 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |
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