Casella Waste Management
Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — FORT EDWARD, NEW YORK
| Employer | Casella Waste Management | Report ID | 2020098298 |
| Address | 1392 US 9 | City, State ZIP | FORT EDWARD, NEW YORK 12828 |
| Event Date | September 1, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Skull |
| Event Type | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Source of Injury | Jacks |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.25000, -73.66000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was repairing a bucket loader in a maintenance shop. A jack kicked out, striking him in the head and knocking him to the floor. He suffered a skull fracture.
Incident Summary
On September 1, 2020, a worker at Casella Waste Management in FORT EDWARD, NEW YORK suffered fractures to the skull. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with jacks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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