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Concussions

1 hospitalization · 2017010188 · 1/7/2017 · Knox Waste Services

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Brain
Nature of injury
Concussions

Cause

Event
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
Source
Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck

Employer

Name
Knox Waste Services
Location
103 Market Street, TYE, TEXAS, 79563
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was repairing a valve on a solid waste collection truck hydraulic lift. The hydraulic lift was raised while the employee was working underneath the arm. The lift came down and the arm fell on the employee, crushing the left side of his body and causing a concussion.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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