WM Biloxi Hauling LLC
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI
| Employer | WM Biloxi Hauling LLC | Report ID | 20191212736 |
| Address | 14339 Hudson Krohn Road | City, State ZIP | BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI 39532 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2019 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Secondary Source | Scrap, waste, debris, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.49000, -88.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding on the rear steps of a residential collection truck when a piece of debris flew in his face, causing him to either jump or fall off the rear step onto the ground. He suffered a fractured ankle, neck, and back as well as shoulder soreness.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2019, a worker at WM Biloxi Hauling LLC in BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. 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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