Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. — FORT WORTH, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth in FORT WORTH, TEXAS
Employer Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth Report ID 20211210355
Address 6100 Elliott Reeder Rd. City, State ZIP FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76117
Event Date December 2, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. Body Part Multiple face locations
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c.
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 32.77000, -97.25000

Incident Narrative

An employee was installing a DOT bumper for a truck that had been rear-ended the week prior. He used a pit jack to support the bumper. As he pulled the mounting bracket loose, it sprung forward and struck the employee in the face, resulting in fractures to the orbital socket, sinus cavity, and jaw bone, as well as the loss of at least one tooth.

Incident Summary

On December 2, 2021, a worker at Allied Waste Services of Fort Worth in FORT WORTH, TEXAS suffered fractures and other injuries, n.e.c. to the multiple face locations. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with vehicle and mobile equipment parts, n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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