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2,282 OSHA severe injury reports in MASSACHUSETTS.
OSHA Severe Injury Reports Database
Browse 2,282 workplace severe injury reports with employer names, locations, and incident details. Each report documents a hospitalization, amputation, or eye loss as reported to OSHA. Use the filters below to narrow results.
| Date | Employer | Location | Event | Nature | Body Part | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2016 | Smith & Wesson Corp. | SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Cuts, lacerations | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Mar 4, 2016 | General Electric Aviation | LYNN, Massachusetts | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Amputations | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
| Mar 3, 2016 | Smith & Wesson Corp. | SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts | Struck against object or equipment while moving it | Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds | Hand(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Mar 2, 2016 | The Haartz Corporation | ACTON, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Amputations | Fingertip(s) | Amputation |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Glynn Electric, Inc. | FOXBOROUGH, Massachusetts | Exposure to electricity, unspecified | Electrical burns, unspecified | Nonclassifiable | Hospitalized |
| Mar 2, 2016 | Bstate Service Company | LEOMINSTER, Massachusetts | Injured by slipping or swinging object held by injured worker | Cuts, lacerations | Wrist(s) | Hospitalized |
| Mar 1, 2016 | Nylco Division of Worthen Industries | CLINTON, Massachusetts | Caught in running equipment or machinery, unspecified | Crushing injuries | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Mar 1, 2016 | NORTH ADAMS COMMONS | NORTH ADAMS, Massachusetts | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Back, including spine, spinal cord, unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Mar 1, 2016 | C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. | HATFIELD, Massachusetts | Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. | Multiple sprains, strains, tears | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Tri State Fire Protection, LLC | FOXBORO, Massachusetts | Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate | Amputations | Fingertip(s) | Amputation |
| Feb 29, 2016 | Climate Heating and Cooling, INC. | PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Third or fourth degree heat (thermal) burns | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. | Hospitalized |
| Feb 28, 2016 | Saint Annes Hospital | FALL RIVER, Massachusetts | Fall on same level, n.e.c. | Fractures | Arm(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Feb 26, 2016 | United-County Industries Corporation | MILLBURY, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Fractures | Hip(s) | Hospitalized |
| Feb 26, 2016 | Ware Rite Distributors Incorporated | EAST BRIDGEWATER, Massachusetts | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Amputations | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Amputation |
| Feb 23, 2016 | SLT Construction Corporation | RANDOLPH, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Fractures | Neck and back | Hospitalized |
| Feb 23, 2016 | Boston Childrens Hospital | BOSTON, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk | Abdomen, except internal location of diseases or disorders | Hospitalized |
| Feb 20, 2016 | North of Boston Media Group | ROXBURY CROSSING, Massachusetts | Injury by other person-unintentional or intent unknown, n.e.c. | Fractures | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
| Feb 18, 2016 | WESTFIELD ELECTROPLATING CO., INC. | WESTFIELD, Massachusetts | Exposure through intact skin, eyes, or other exposed tissue | Chemical burns and corrosions, unspecified | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Brigham and Womens Hospital | BOSTON, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to slipping | Fractures | Arm(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Feb 17, 2016 | Manfi Leasing Corp. | WHITMAN, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Fractures | Hip(s) | Hospitalized |
| Feb 16, 2016 | Arwood Machine Corporation | NEWBURYPORT, Massachusetts | Struck against moving part of machinery or equipment | Amputations | Fingertip(s) | Amputation |
| Feb 13, 2016 | Sealed Air Corporation (US) | HOLYOKE, Massachusetts | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Amputations | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
| Feb 11, 2016 | CVS Pharmacy, Inc. | BRIGHTON, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to slipping | Fractures | Leg(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Feb 9, 2016 | USPS | ALLSTON, Massachusetts | Fall on same level while climbing stairs, steps, or curbs | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
| Feb 8, 2016 | F.W.WEBB Company | AUBURN, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to slipping | Fractures | Leg(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Feb 8, 2016 | Bay State Medical Center LLC | SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to slipping | Fractures | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
| Feb 7, 2016 | Brigham and Womens Hospital | BOSTON, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Fractures | Hip(s) | Hospitalized |
| Feb 6, 2016 | BERKSHIRE EAST SKI RESORT, LLC | CHARLEMONT, Massachusetts | Jack-knifed or overturned, nonroadway | Fractures | Elbow(s) | Hospitalized |
| Feb 4, 2016 | Atlas Box and Crating Co., Inc. | SUTTON, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level 11 to 15 feet | Fractures | Lower leg(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 30, 2016 | Swissport Cargo Services LP | EAST BOSTON, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Knee(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 30, 2016 | FALL RIVER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, INC. | FALL RIVER, Massachusetts | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Amputations | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
| Jan 25, 2016 | General Electric Aviation | LYNN, Massachusetts | Struck by falling object or equipment, n.e.c. | Cuts, lacerations | Forearm(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 20, 2016 | Solar Innovations, Inc. | WELLESLEY HILLS, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Fractures | Elbow(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 18, 2016 | Smith & Wesson Corp. | SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Lower leg(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 12, 2016 | W. E. Aubuchon Co., Inc. | EAST FALMOUTH, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to slipping | Fractures | Hip(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 12, 2016 | Wendy's | QUINCY, Massachusetts | Contact with hot objects or substances | Burns and corrosions, unspecified | Hand(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Jan 11, 2016 | ATI Allegheny Ludlum, Inc. | NEW BEDFORD, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Fractures | Leg(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Jan 11, 2016 | Package Steel Systems, Inc. | SUTTON, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Fractures | Foot(feet) and leg(s), n.e.c. | Hospitalized |
| Jan 11, 2016 | QUABBIN WIRE & CABLE CO., INC. | WARE, Massachusetts | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Electrical burns, unspecified | Nonclassifiable | Hospitalized |
| Jan 11, 2016 | United States Postal Service | FAIRHAVEN, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to slipping | Fractures | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 7, 2016 | FABCON PRECAST, LLC | FALL RIVER, Massachusetts | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Fractures | Ankle(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 7, 2016 | COVANTA Energy of SEMASS | WEST WAREHAM, Massachusetts | Ignition of vapors, gases, or liquids | Second degree heat (thermal) burns | Upper and lower limb(s) | Hospitalized |
| Jan 6, 2016 | UNISTRESS CORP. | PITTSFIELD, Massachusetts | Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. | Fractures | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders | Hospitalized |
| Jan 6, 2016 | New England Country Pies, LLC | LYNN, Massachusetts | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Amputations | Fingertip(s) | Amputation |
| Jan 5, 2016 | COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY OF NEW ENGLAND | NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Fractures and dislocations | Multiple lower extremities locations, n.e.c. | Hospitalized |
| Jan 4, 2016 | Boston University | BOSTON, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to tripping over an object | Fractures | Leg(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Jan 4, 2016 | Pexco LLC | ATHOL, Massachusetts | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Amputations | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Dec 30, 2015 | A. SCHULMAN CUSTOM COMPOUNDING NE, INC. | WORCESTER, Massachusetts | Caught in running equipment or machinery during maintenance, cleaning | Amputations | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
| Dec 30, 2015 | US Postal Service | BOSTON, Massachusetts | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Fractures | Leg(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
| Dec 29, 2015 | UMASS MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER | WORCESTER, Massachusetts | Fall on same level due to slipping | Fractures | Hip(s) | Hospitalized |
Frequently Asked Questions
OSHA requires employers to report all workplace injuries resulting in hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. Each report in this database includes the employer name, full address, a description of the event, the nature of injury, and a detailed narrative of what happened.
The most common severe workplace injuries include amputations, fractures, crushing injuries, burns, and multiple injuries. Falls, being struck by objects, caught-in/between incidents, and exposure to harmful substances are among the most common event types.
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