Roy Strom Refuse Removal Service, Inc.
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Fractures — MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Roy Strom Refuse Removal Service, Inc. | Report ID | 20191111716 |
| Address | 1201 Greenwood Ave | City, State ZIP | MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS 60153 |
| Event Date | November 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Wrist(s) |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562119 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 41.87000, -87.83000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a garbage truck. Part of the vehicle caught him and fractured his wrist.
Incident Summary
On November 11, 2019, a worker at Roy Strom Refuse Removal Service, Inc. in MAYWOOD, ILLINOIS suffered fractures to the wrist(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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