Waste Management of Central Mississippi
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway — Fractures — FLORA, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Waste Management of Central Mississippi | Report ID | 2017043032 |
| Address | Robinson Springs Road | City, State ZIP | FLORA, MISSISSIPPI 39071 |
| Event Date | April 4, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.50000, -90.26000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was emptying trash cans into a garbage truck hopper and was struck by an oncoming delivery truck resulting in a broken left arm and two broken teeth.
Incident Summary
On April 4, 2017, a worker at Waste Management of Central Mississippi in FLORA, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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