WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. OF FLORIDA
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. OF FLORIDA | Report ID | 2020010547 |
| Address | 1750 SW 43rd Terrace | City, State ZIP | DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA 33442 |
| Event Date | January 17, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Fingertip(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Structural metal materials, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.29000, -80.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On 1/17/2020, an employee was lifting a piece of steel (shaft) with another employee when suddenly the metal fell and crushed the employee's left middle fingertip. The employee was hospitalized and required stitches.
Incident Summary
On January 17, 2020, a worker at WASTE MANAGEMENT INC. OF FLORIDA in DEERFIELD BEACH, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the fingertip(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with structural metal materials, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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