Republic Services
Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area — Fractures — SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 2018065742 |
| Address | 1949 Hormel | City, State ZIP | SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS 78219 |
| Event Date | June 12, 2018 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Nonclassifiable |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562219 | Inspection # | 1322834 |
| GPS Coordinates | 29.44000, -98.43000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking behind a trailer. The trailer backed up and pinned the employee between the trailer and the loading dock breaking bones.
Incident Summary
On June 12, 2018, a worker at Republic Services in SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS suffered fractures to the nonclassifiable. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle backing up in nonroadway area, with semi, tractor-trailer, tanker truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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