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Waste Management Inc. of Florida

Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. — Cuts, lacerations — PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Waste Management Inc. of Florida in PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA
Employer Waste Management Inc. of Florida Report ID 2023098797
Address 20701 Pembroke Road City, State ZIP PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33029
Event Date September 23, 2023 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Cuts, lacerations Body Part Knee(s)
Event Type Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. Source of Injury Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers
Industry (NAICS) 562998 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 25.99000, -80.42000

Incident Narrative

On September 23, 2023, an employee was cleaning near a conveyor when they knelt with their right knee on the floor. Their knee contacted a small piece of glass on the floor, resulting in a laceration that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On September 23, 2023, a worker at Waste Management Inc. of Florida in PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the knee(s). The incident was classified as struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c., with broken glass, glass chips, or fibers identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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