Waste Management
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Crushing injuries — GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Waste Management | Report ID | 2023043205 |
| Address | N96 W13840 County Line Rd | City, State ZIP | GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN 53022 |
| Event Date | April 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.19000, -88.08000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was diagnosing a problem with the under carriage of a vehicle and tracing a leak. The airline came out of a fitting at the rear of the vehicle and quickly released pressure, causing the tag axle to fall or come down onto the employee's chest. The employee sustained a crush injury to the chest.
Incident Summary
On April 11, 2023, a worker at Waste Management in GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN suffered crushing injuries to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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