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Good's Disposal Services Inc

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury — EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Good's Disposal Services Inc in EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Good's Disposal Services Inc Report ID 2018054347
Address 4361 Oregon Pike City, State ZIP EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA 17522
Event Date May 4, 2018 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury Body Part Eye(s)
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Bungee cords
Secondary Source Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.13000, -76.21000

Incident Narrative

An employee was strapping down the lid on a dumpster when the bungee cord let loose and struck his right eye. The eye became swollen.

Incident Summary

On May 4, 2018, a worker at Good's Disposal Services Inc in EPHRATA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered swelling, inflammation, irritation-nonspecified injury to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with bungee cords identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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