Waste Pro USA, Inc.
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, roadway — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — HERMANVILLE, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | Waste Pro USA, Inc. | Report ID | 2018076685 |
| Address | 9149 Hwy 18 W | City, State ZIP | HERMANVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 39086 |
| Event Date | July 4, 2018 | 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 |
| Secondary Source | Tires, except bike | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562112 | Inspection # | 1341880 |
| GPS Coordinates | 31.95000, -90.88000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was on the side of a refuse truck, picking up residential garbage. A tire blew and he fell off, hitting his head on the pavement.
Incident Summary
On July 4, 2018, a worker at Waste Pro USA, Inc. in HERMANVILLE, MISSISSIPPI 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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