PeopleReady, Inc.
Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. — Fractures — WESTMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS
| Employer | PeopleReady, Inc. | Report ID | 2018088556 |
| Address | 68 State Rd W | City, State ZIP | WESTMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS 01441 |
| Event Date | August 20, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Secondary Source | Vehicle, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 561320 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.55000, -71.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
A temporary employee was attempting to plug in a computer into an outdoor weather-protected outlet. Upon opening the weather cover, he discovered hornets/bees inside. As he retreated from the insects, he tripped and fell into a vehicle, striking his face. He suffered a broken nose and bruises, requiring hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On August 20, 2018, a worker at PeopleReady, Inc. in WESTMINSTER, MASSACHUSETTS suffered fractures to the nose, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as fall onto or against object on same level, n.e.c., with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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