Waste Management
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Waste Management | Report ID | 2015107448 |
| Address | 5610 FM 1346 | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78220 |
| Event Date | October 7, 2015 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple face locations |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.42000, -98.37000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck by the lever of a waste container while unloading it. The lever sprung out and struck the employee's face, fracturing the cheek bones and jaw bone.
Incident Summary
On October 7, 2015, a worker at Waste Management in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with containers-nonpressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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