COVANTA SEMASS, LLC
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — WEST WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | COVANTA SEMASS, LLC | Report ID | 2016109386 |
| Address | 141 Cranberry Highway | City, State ZIP | WEST WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS 02576 |
| Event Date | October 5, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hand(s) and wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Hoses |
| Secondary Source | Conveyors-powered, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562213 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.80000, -70.77000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing a hose connector from a conveyor when the hose became snagged on the conveyor. The connector came flying back, hitting and breaking the employee's hand and wrist.
Incident Summary
On October 5, 2016, a worker at COVANTA SEMASS, LLC in WEST WAREHAM, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the hand(s) and wrist(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with hoses identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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