Clean Harbors
Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Clean Harbors | Report ID | 2018021520 |
| Address | 2400 Hamilton Blvd. | City, State ZIP | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07080 |
| Event Date | February 13, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Contact with objects and equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Manhole and cistern covers |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.56000, -74.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee's right thumb was crushed by a manhole cover.
Incident Summary
On February 13, 2018, a worker at Clean Harbors in SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY suffered crushing injuries to the finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as contact with objects and equipment, unspecified, with manhole and cistern covers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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