Resource Waste Services
Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified — Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic — SALEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE
| Employer | Resource Waste Services | Report ID | 2024054478 |
| Address | 87 Lowell Road | City, State ZIP | SALEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03079 |
| Event Date | May 21, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic | Body Part | Eye(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified | Source of Injury | Construction debris |
| Secondary Source | Eye and face protection | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 423930 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 42.76000, -71.24000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unclogging a jam. Construction and demolition material (debris) fell into the hopper after being cleared. As it was being processed, small particles of the debris struck the employee in the face under his safety goggles, resulting in an eye injury (irritation in both eyes) and a headache. The employee was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On May 21, 2024, a worker at Resource Waste Services in SALEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE suffered eye abrasion(s), irritation except chemical or allergic to the eye(s). The incident was classified as struck by propelled object or substance unspecified, with construction debris identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 15 severe injury reports involving "Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified" incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by propelled object or substance unspecified injuries.
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