Struck against stationary object or equipment, n.e.c. · Cuts, lacerations
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Waste Management Inc. of Florida, 20701 Pembroke Road, PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA 33029
on — Cuts, lacerations, affecting the knee(s).
Final narrative
On September 23, 2023, an employee was cleaning near a conveyor when they knelt with their right knee on the floor. Their knee contacted a small piece of glass on the floor, resulting in a laceration that required hospitalization.
HospitalizedKnee(s)Broken glass, glass chips, or fibers
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