CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, IN
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk — DOLOMITE, ALABAMA
| Employer | CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, IN | Report ID | 2021065314 |
| Address | 4180 Hoke Avenue | City, State ZIP | DOLOMITE, ALABAMA 35061 |
| Event Date | June 29, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Trailers |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 541620 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.45000, -86.95000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting a load in the facility yard when they slipped from the trailer and fell to the ground, resulting in a broken rib and clavicle and a punctured lung.
Incident Summary
On June 29, 2021, a worker at CLEAN HARBORS ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, IN in DOLOMITE, ALABAMA suffered internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with trailers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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