Waste Management
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached — Strains — VENICE, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Management | Report ID | 2017043655 |
| Address | 5211 SR 776 | City, State ZIP | VENICE, FLORIDA 34293 |
| Event Date | April 24, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Strains | Body Part | Neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders |
| Event Type | Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.03000, -82.39000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was struck in the head by a garbage truck hopper resulting in a neck injury and hospitalization.
Incident Summary
On April 24, 2017, a worker at Waste Management in VENICE, FLORIDA suffered strains to the neck, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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