Jarden Home Brands
Struck by object or equipment rolling freely — Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries — EAST WILTON, MAINE
| Employer | Jarden Home Brands | Report ID | 20171111309 |
| Address | 5 Mill Street | City, State ZIP | EAST WILTON, MAINE 04234 |
| Event Date | November 28, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries | Body Part | Multiple body parts, unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment rolling freely | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 325211 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 44.61000, -70.18000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to unfreeze brakes when an empty trailer rolled over the employee's legs. The employee suffered a broken leg, lacerations, and an internal injury.
Incident Summary
On November 28, 2017, a worker at Jarden Home Brands in EAST WILTON, MAINE suffered fractures (except rib, trunk fractures) and internal injuries to the multiple body parts, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment rolling freely, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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