Chemical Waste Management, Inc.
Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. — Fractures and surface, flesh wounds — EMELLE, Alabama
| Employer | Chemical Waste Management, Inc. |
| Address | 36964 Highway 17 North |
| City, State ZIP | EMELLE, Alabama 35459 |
| Report ID | 2025076410 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2025 |
| Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures and surface, flesh wounds |
| Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. |
| Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats except confined space |
| Secondary Source | Trucks with other mounted machinery, equipment n.e.c. |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562112 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.72000, -88.31000 |
Location Map
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing between a truck and a roll-off container that was being offloaded. The container came down on their left ankle. The employee was hospitalized with a laceration and fracture to the ankle.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2025, a worker at Chemical Waste Management, Inc. in EMELLE, Alabama suffered fractures and surface, flesh wounds to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c., with tanks, bins, vats except confined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
OSHA has recorded 149 severe injury reports involving "Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c." incidents in our database. Browse all Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. injuries.
Similar Incidents
Other severe injury reports involving Struck by suspended or swinging objects n.e.c. events:
| Date | Employer | Location | Nature | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | The Kearney Companies, LLC | LAND O LAKES, Florida | Avulsions, enucleations without bone loss | Hosp. |
| Jan 6, 2024 | ATI Flat Rolled Products Holdings, LLC | WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania | Traumatic injuries or exposures unspecified | Hosp. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | Beasley Forest Products, Inc. | HAZLEHURST, Georgia | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Sep 6, 2024 | TrueNorth Steel - West Fargo | WEST FARGO, North Dakota | Fractures | Hosp. |
| May 20, 2025 | Link's Backhoe Construction, Inc. | ROWLETT, Texas | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Hosp. |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Mestex Inc. | DALLAS, Texas | Amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified | Amp. |
| Jun 4, 2024 | John Neri Construction Company, Inc. | GLEN ELLYN, Illinois | Fractures | Hosp. |
| Apr 29, 2024 | GMM Pfaudler U.S Inc | ROCHESTER, New York | Fractures | Hosp. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Workers injured on the job have the right to medical treatment covered by workers' compensation, wage replacement benefits during recovery, and protection against retaliation for reporting the injury. You have the right to file a complaint with OSHA if you believe your workplace is unsafe, and OSHA cannot reveal your identity to your employer without your consent. You also have the right to see your OSHA 300 injury log. If your employer denies a workers' comp claim, you can appeal through your state's workers' compensation board. An occupational health attorney can advise on complex cases involving denied claims or third-party liability.
After an employer reports a severe injury, OSHA decides whether to conduct an on-site inspection. Fatalities and amputations typically trigger automatic inspections. For hospitalizations and eye loss events, OSHA may conduct a phone/fax investigation or an on-site inspection based on the circumstances. During an inspection, OSHA compliance officers assess the accident scene, interview witnesses, review safety records, and identify violations. Citations and penalties may be issued. OSHA also works with the employer to abate hazardous conditions. All inspection results are published in OSHA's public inspection database at osha.gov.
You can file an OSHA complaint online at osha.gov/workers/file-complaint, by calling 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742), or by visiting your local OSHA area office. Complaints can be filed anonymously. OSHA prioritizes formal written complaints from workers. If you believe an imminent danger exists, call OSHA immediately — they are required to investigate immediately when there is reasonable grounds to believe imminent danger exists. Workers are protected from retaliation for filing complaints under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act; if you experience retaliation, file a separate complaint within 30 days of the adverse action.
About This OSHA Report
This is a severe injury report filed with OSHA. Employers are required to report all work-related fatalities and severe injuries within 8 to 24 hours. Browse more reports by employer, state, or industry below.