Knox Waste Services
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Concussions — TYE, TEXAS
| Employer | Knox Waste Services | Report ID | 2017010188 |
| Address | 103 Market Street | City, State ZIP | TYE, TEXAS 79563 |
| Event Date | January 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Concussions | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1202012 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.45000, -99.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a valve on a solid waste collection truck hydraulic lift. The hydraulic lift was raised while the employee was working underneath the arm. The lift came down and the arm fell on the employee, crushing the left side of his body and causing a concussion.
Incident Summary
On January 7, 2017, a worker at Knox Waste Services in TYE, TEXAS suffered concussions to the brain. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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