Waste Management
Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet — Fractures — CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Waste Management | Report ID | 2022065746 |
| Address | 4300 Industrial Park Rd | City, State ZIP | CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA 17011 |
| Event Date | June 30, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Catwalks |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.23000, -76.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sweeping on a catwalk. The employee fell through an open catwalk gate and fell to the ground 9 feet 5 inches below, suffering broken ribs and a broken wrist.
Incident Summary
On June 30, 2022, a worker at Waste Management in CAMP HILL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as fall through surface or existing opening 6 to 10 feet, with catwalks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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