Rumpke
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway — Fractures — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Rumpke | Report ID | 2020054931 |
| Address | 1191 Fields Avenue | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43201 |
| Event Date | May 28, 2020 | 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 | Street, road, or driveway irregularity | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 811212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.98000, -82.99000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was riding on the rear step of a rear-loading trash truck. The truck hit a bump and the employee fell off the step, suffering multiple lacerations, contusions, road rash, and a broken arm and nose.
Incident Summary
On May 28, 2020, a worker at Rumpke in COLUMBUS, OHIO 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
OSHA has recorded 342 severe injury reports involving "Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway" incidents in our database. Browse all Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway injuries.
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