Allied Waste Services of North America LLC
Caught between rolling powered vehicle and other object — Bruises, contusions — 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.
Context
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