Aramark
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Aramark | Report ID | 2016021078 |
| Address | 1178 Marlkress Road | City, State ZIP | CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08003 |
| Event Date | February 4, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Leg(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Laundry |
| Industry (NAICS) | 812320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.90000, -74.97000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading laundry and a large load of laundry fell onto his leg, fracturing it.
Incident Summary
On February 4, 2016, a worker at Aramark in CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY suffered fractures to the leg(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with laundry identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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