Republic Services
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Intracranial injuries, unspecified — GRAYSON, GEORGIA
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 20191011381 |
| Address | Near 974 Wilshire Court | City, State ZIP | GRAYSON, GEORGIA 30017 |
| Event Date | October 31, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Intracranial injuries, unspecified | Body Part | Brain |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1442578 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.89000, -83.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was collecting solid waste material at residences. The employee was riding on the back of the truck. It was raining and the vehicle was wet. The employee fell from the back of the truck and was hospitalized with head injuries.
Incident Summary
On October 31, 2019, a worker at Republic Services in GRAYSON, GEORGIA suffered intracranial injuries, unspecified to the brain. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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