Waste Management of Florida Inc.
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. - Fractures - TAMPA, Florida
| Employer | Waste Management of Florida Inc. |
| Address | 6210 Noth 53rd Street |
| City, State ZIP | TAMPA, Florida 33610 |
| Report ID | 20181010703 |
| Event Date | October 17, 2018 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562119 |
| GPS Coordinates | 28.00000, -82.39000 |
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Incident Narrative
An employee was getting ready to empty a 30-yard dumpster and was opening the back door when plywood fell off and struck his left ankle. He was hospitalized with a broken left ankle, requiring surgery.
Incident Summary
On October 17, 2018, a worker at Waste Management of Florida Inc. in TAMPA, Florida suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with plywood, wood paneling; particle, chip, flake board identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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