Mazza Recycling
Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. — Avulsions, enucleations — TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Mazza Recycling | Report ID | 2020087834 |
| Address | 3230 Shafto Rd | City, State ZIP | TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY 07753 |
| Event Date | August 18, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Construction, logging, and mining machinery, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.22000, -74.10000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was removing an earth mover's drive shaft when it fell and crushed his left middle finger, causing an avulsion.
Incident Summary
On August 18, 2020, a worker at Mazza Recycling in TINTON FALLS, NEW JERSEY suffered avulsions, enucleations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c., with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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