Cougle's Recycling
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — HAMBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Cougle's Recycling | Report ID | 2015086099 |
| Address | 1000 S. 4th St. | City, State ZIP | HAMBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 19526 |
| Event Date | August 25, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Ear(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Stairs, steps, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.53000, -75.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell down the stairs injuring a leg and cutting an ear.
Incident Summary
On August 25, 2015, a worker at Cougle's Recycling in HAMBURG, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the ear(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with stairs, steps, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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