Tesla, Inc.

Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified - WATERTOWN, Massachusetts

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Tesla, Inc. in WATERTOWN, Massachusetts
Employer Tesla, Inc.
Address 457 Pleasant Street
City, State ZIP WATERTOWN, Massachusetts 02472
Report ID 20171212086
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
GPS Coordinates 42.36677, -71.20429

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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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