Eagle Disposal of Pennsylvania, Inc.

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area - Fractures - COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania

HOSPITALIZED, Worker hospitalized after incident at Eagle Disposal of Pennsylvania, Inc. in COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania
Employer Eagle Disposal of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Address 160 West Chestnut Street
City, State ZIP COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania 19320
Report ID 2017021544
Event Date February 16, 2017
Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures
Body Part Foot (feet), unspecified
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area
Source of Injury Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
Industry (NAICS) 562111
GPS Coordinates 39.98267, -75.82934

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Incident Narrative

On February 16, 2017, at approximately 8:30 AM, an employee and a coworker were walking along the right side of a trash truck, picking up trash bags and containers. His coworker picked up a large trash bag, swung it around, and accidentally struck him, causing him to lose his balance. The truck's rear tires then ran over both his ankles and feet. He suffered left foot fractures and bruises/cuts to his right foot, requiring hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On February 16, 2017, a worker at Eagle Disposal of Pennsylvania, Inc. in COATESVILLE, Pennsylvania suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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