Waste Management
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Management | Report ID | 2018043881 |
| Address | 3250 SW 50th Ave | City, State ZIP | POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA 33064 |
| Event Date | April 23, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Arm(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Pots, pans, trays |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.08000, -80.21000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was transporting a 30-yard container to a transfer station. The employee opened the rear door of the container and a plant pot fell, hitting and lacerating his left arm.
Incident Summary
On April 23, 2018, a worker at Waste Management in POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the arm(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with pots, pans, trays identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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