Waste Management (Now WM) - Emelle Hazardous Waste Facility
Fall on same level, unspecified — Fractures — EMELLE, ALABAMA
| Employer | Waste Management (Now WM) - Emelle Hazardous Waste Facility | Report ID | 2022032463 |
| Address | 36964 AL HWY 17 N | City, State ZIP | EMELLE, ALABAMA 35459 |
| Event Date | March 18, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562112 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -88.31000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell on a sidewalk, suffering a broken left knee and soft-tissue injuries to his wrists. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery for the knee.
Incident Summary
On March 18, 2022, a worker at Waste Management (Now WM) - Emelle Hazardous Waste Facility in EMELLE, ALABAMA suffered fractures to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level, unspecified, with sidewalks, paths, outdoor walkways, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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