Waste Management of Central Mississippi
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Cuts, lacerations — VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Waste Management of Central Mississippi | Report ID | 20171110929 |
| Address | 2600 Ken Karyl Avenue | City, State ZIP | VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39180 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Thigh(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 | 32.33000, -90.87000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was standing on the rear left platform of a refuse truck. His right leg was on the truck's tailgate while the sweep blade was operating. The sweep blade then struck and lacerated his upper right leg.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2017, a worker at Waste Management of Central Mississippi in VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI suffered cuts, lacerations to the thigh(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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