SSA Cooper, LLC
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Crushing injuries — JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA
| Employer | SSA Cooper, LLC | Report ID | 2016043267 |
| Address | Blount Island Marine Terminal, 5050 Propeller Drive | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 32226 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Bundles, bales |
| Industry (NAICS) | 488320 | Inspection # | 1141410 |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.46000, -81.55000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was cutting metal bands containing paper bales when a 500-pound bale fell from the stack and onto the employee. She sustained crushing and struck-by injuries, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2016, a worker at SSA Cooper, LLC in JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with bundles, bales identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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