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Republic Services

Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — FOREST HILL, TEXAS

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Republic Services in FOREST HILL, TEXAS
Employer Republic Services Report ID 2015042242
Address 6288 Salt Rd. City, State ZIP FOREST HILL, TEXAS 76140
Event Date April 22, 2015 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Jaw, chin
Event Type Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle Source of Injury Highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 32.65000, -97.24000

Incident Narrative

An employee and coworker attempting to open a rear truck door pushed on it while it was under pressure. As the injured employee looked away, the door swung open. The door handle struck and fractured his left jaw.

Incident Summary

On April 22, 2015, a worker at Republic Services in FOREST HILL, TEXAS suffered fractures to the jaw, chin. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with highway vehicle, motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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