MPW Environmental Services, Inc.
Struck by object or equipment, unspecified — Fractures — CHESHIRE, OHIO
| Employer | MPW Environmental Services, Inc. | Report ID | 2019076892 |
| Address | 7397 State Route 7 N, Gavin Plant | City, State ZIP | CHESHIRE, OHIO 45620 |
| Event Date | July 9, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Nonclassifiable |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.93000, -82.11000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On July 9, 2019, an employee was using a low-pressure washing system when it failed. A hose or fitting from the system struck the employee in the ankle and broke it.
Incident Summary
On July 9, 2019, a worker at MPW Environmental Services, Inc. in CHESHIRE, OHIO suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by object or equipment, unspecified, with nonclassifiable identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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