M&M Transport Services, Inc
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified — HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | M&M Transport Services, Inc | Report ID | 20171212158 |
| Address | 364 Barnstable Road | City, State ZIP | HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS 02601 |
| Event Date | December 22, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 484110 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.66000, -70.28000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a truck pallet of totes when they fell on top of the employee.
Incident Summary
On December 22, 2017, a worker at M&M Transport Services, Inc in HYANNIS, MASSACHUSETTS suffered traumatic injuries and disorders, unspecified to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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