Waste Management of New Jersey
Fall on same level due to slipping — Dislocation of joints — BARRINGTON, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Waste Management of New Jersey | Report ID | 2022032513 |
| Address | 120 E. Gloucester Pike | City, State ZIP | BARRINGTON, NEW JERSEY 08007 |
| Event Date | March 21, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocation of joints | Body Part | Knee(s) |
| Event Type | Fall on same level due to slipping | Source of Injury | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.86000, -75.04000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was opening a truck gate when he slipped, suffering a dislocated left knee.
Incident Summary
On March 21, 2022, a worker at Waste Management of New Jersey in BARRINGTON, NEW JERSEY suffered dislocation of joints to the knee(s). The incident was classified as fall on same level due to slipping, with floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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