Republic Services
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, roadway — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 2017087529 |
| Address | 4227 Mohawk Parkway | City, State ZIP | NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK 14304 |
| Event Date | August 7, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, roadway | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 43.12000, -78.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was driving and collecting recycling waste when he fell out of the driver cabin, hit the ground, and lost consciousness.
Incident Summary
On August 7, 2017, a worker at Republic Services in NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, roadway, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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