HARRISONVILLE, MISSOURI·2019-04-11

Waste Corporation of Missouri

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle · Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds

At a glance

Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury at Waste Corporation of Missouri, 22820 South State Route 291, HARRISONVILLE, MISSOURI 64701 on 2019-04-11, Puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds, affecting the eye(s).

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Final narrative

An employee was unbundling bales of recyclable material. When he cut the wire with his wire cutters, it snapped back and poked his left eye. He underwent surgery to relieve pressure behind his eye.

Hospitalized Eye(s) Wire, cables-nonelectrical

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