Allied Waste Services of North America LLC

Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object — Bruises, contusions — BUFFALO, NEW YORK

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Allied Waste Services of North America LLC in BUFFALO, NEW YORK
Employer Allied Waste Services of North America LLC Report ID 2016042852
Address 98 Weaver ST City, State ZIP BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14206
Event Date April 5, 2016 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Upper and lower limb(s)
Event Type Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object Source of Injury Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 42.87000, -78.80000

Incident Narrative

An employee exited the cab of a garbage truck. The truck was not in park at the time. When the employee attempted to re-enter the truck cab, the truck crashed into two cars and a building. The employee suffered bruises/contusions to the arms and legs, as well as a pelvic injury.

Incident Summary

On April 5, 2016, a worker at Allied Waste Services of North America LLC in BUFFALO, NEW YORK suffered bruises, contusions to the upper and lower limb(s). The incident was classified as caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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