Clean Harbors, LLC
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — LA PORTE, TEXAS
| Employer | Clean Harbors, LLC | Report ID | 2016054604 |
| Address | 2027 Independence Parkway South | City, State ZIP | LA PORTE, TEXAS 77571 |
| Event Date | May 25, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.72000, -95.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While exiting a bin truck, an employee fell backwards to the pavement, suffering back and head injuries, as well as a small laceration to the back of the head.
Incident Summary
On May 25, 2016, a worker at Clean Harbors, LLC in LA PORTE, TEXAS suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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