Eagle Disposal of Pennsylvania, Inc.
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Fractures — COATESVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Eagle Disposal of Pennsylvania, Inc. | Report ID | 2017021544 |
| Address | 160 West Chestnut Street | City, State ZIP | COATESVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 19320 |
| 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 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -75.82000 | ||
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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