Georgia Waste Systems, Inc.
Pedestrian vehicular incident, unspecified — Fractures — SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA
| Employer | Georgia Waste Systems, Inc. | Report ID | 2020087437 |
| Address | 5720 Taylor Way | City, State ZIP | SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA 30342 |
| Event Date | August 6, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian vehicular incident, unspecified | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.91000, -84.38000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was trying to mount the rear riding step on a residential trash truck. The employee missed the step and the truck tire rolled over the employee's foot, causing a laceration and possible broken bones.
Incident Summary
On August 6, 2020, a worker at Georgia Waste Systems, Inc. in SANDY SPRINGS, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian vehicular incident, unspecified, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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