Eagle Disposal of PA Inc.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — EAST EARL, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Eagle Disposal of PA Inc. | Report ID | 20171212213 |
| Address | 1245 Eagles Way | City, State ZIP | EAST EARL, PENNSYLVANIA 17519 |
| Event Date | December 26, 2017 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Hip(s) and leg(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.11000, -76.03000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was holding the right side of a gate corral open while a garbage truck backed up. The employee then attempted to lift the dumpster lid behind the truck and was struck by the vehicle, suffering a broken leg and hip.
Incident Summary
On December 26, 2017, a worker at Eagle Disposal of PA Inc. in EAST EARL, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the hip(s) and leg(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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