# Crushing injuries at John Moriarty & Associates, Inc
> OSHA SIR `2015096850` · 9/18/2015 · BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Crushing injuries
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c.
- **Source:** Lamp posts, street lights
## Employer
- **Name:** John Moriarty & Associates, Inc
- **Location:** 1 Canal Street, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, 02108
- **NAICS:** 236220
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee was injured while guiding a street lamp post into position. The cast iron base of the post slipped and crushed his finger.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*