Wheelabrator Hudson Falls, LLC
Struck against object or equipment while moving it — Cuts, lacerations — HUDSON FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Wheelabrator Hudson Falls, LLC | Report ID | 2023076931 |
| Address | 93 River Street | City, State ZIP | HUDSON FALLS, NEW YORK 12839 |
| Event Date | July 31, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Forearm(s) |
| Event Type | Struck against object or equipment while moving it | Source of Injury | Skids, pallets |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562213 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.30000, -73.59000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was inspecting and moving a wooden pallet when an exposed nail lacerated his right forearm.
Incident Summary
On July 31, 2023, a worker at Wheelabrator Hudson Falls, LLC in HUDSON FALLS, NEW YORK suffered cuts, lacerations to the forearm(s). The incident was classified as struck against object or equipment while moving it, with skids, pallets identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 56 severe injury reports involving "Struck against object or equipment while moving it" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck against object or equipment while moving it injuries.
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