Tesla, Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | Tesla, Inc. | Report ID | 20171212086 |
| Address | 457 Pleasant Street | City, State ZIP | WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS 02472 |
| Event Date | December 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Battery-vehicle |
| Industry (NAICS) | 336111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.36000, -71.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
Two employees were removing a battery from a vehicle when the battery fell from the vehicle, striking both employees. One employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On December 20, 2017, a worker at Tesla, Inc. in WATERTOWN, MASSACHUSETTS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with battery-vehicle identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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