REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified — Crushing injuries — DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | Report ID | 2016065033 |
| Address | 14095 US Highway 441 | City, State ZIP | DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33446 |
| Event Date | June 7, 2016 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Toes(s), toenail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Source of Injury | Containers-nonpressurized, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.45000, -80.20000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was unloading a container from a truck when the container struck and crushed his left toe, requiring surgery and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On June 7, 2016, a worker at REPUBLIC SERVICES OF FLORIDA, LIMITED PARTNERSHIP in DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the toes(s), toenail(s). The incident was classified as struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified, with containers-nonpressurized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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