Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc.
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — MADISON, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2015010207 |
| Address | 4001 Kipp Street | City, State ZIP | MADISON, WISCONSIN 53718 |
| Event Date | January 22, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Chutes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1021793 |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.09000, -89.29000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Employee performing maintenance on a conveyor fell down an open chute about 10 feet and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On January 22, 2015, a worker at Pellitteri Waste Systems, Inc. in MADISON, WISCONSIN suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with chutes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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