Maher Terminals LLC
Struck bump, hole, rough terrain on driving surface, nonroadway — Herniated discs — ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY
| Employer | Maher Terminals LLC | Report ID | 2022032711 |
| Address | 1210 Corbin Street | City, State ZIP | ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY 07201 |
| Event Date | March 26, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Herniated discs | Body Part | Lumbar region |
| Event Type | Struck bump, hole, rough terrain on driving surface, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Cranes-other mobile cranes |
| Industry (NAICS) | 483111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.68000, -74.16000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a straddle carrier when they drove over a pothole, resulting in lower back pain due to a slipped disk.
Incident Summary
On March 26, 2022, a worker at Maher Terminals LLC in ELIZABETH, NEW JERSEY suffered herniated discs to the lumbar region. The incident was classified as struck bump, hole, rough terrain on driving surface, nonroadway, with cranes-other mobile cranes identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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