GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN—
Waste Management
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached · Crushing injuries
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Waste Management, N96 W13840 County Line Rd, GERMANTOWN, WISCONSIN 53022 on — Crushing injuries, affecting the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders.
Final narrative
An employee was diagnosing a problem with the under carriage of a vehicle and tracing a leak. The airline came out of a fitting at the rear of the vehicle and quickly released pressure, causing the tag axle to fall or come down onto the employee's chest. The employee sustained a crush injury to the chest.
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