Republic Services
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — CUMMING, GEORGIA
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 2017098993 |
| Address | Castleburry Rd at Kings Cummons | City, State ZIP | CUMMING, GEORGIA 30040 |
| Event Date | September 20, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.20000, -84.14000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was attempting to remove a piece of cardboard that had slipped over the packer blade of a waste collection truck hopper when the packer blade began to crush and lacerate his right hand, fracturing his right wrist. The truck hopper was not locked/tagged out at the time.
Incident Summary
On September 20, 2017, a worker at Republic Services in CUMMING, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the wrist(s). The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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