Aramark Uniform Services
Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA
| Employer | Aramark Uniform Services | Report ID | 2015096914 |
| Address | 1200 Russell Street | City, State ZIP | SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA 57104 |
| Event Date | September 21, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Ear(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 81233 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.56000, -96.74000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The lift gate chain broke on an employee's delivery truck while he was unloading a cage full of garments. He struck his head on one of the brackets that holds the lift gate when it is in the up position, lacerating his ear.
Incident Summary
On September 21, 2015, a worker at Aramark Uniform Services in SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA suffered cuts, lacerations to the ear(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 49 severe injury reports involving "Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against stationary object or equipment, unspecified injuries.
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