Marathon Garbage Service, Inc.
Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part — Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions — MARATHON, FLORIDA
| Employer | Marathon Garbage Service, Inc. | Report ID | 20201111069 |
| Address | 800 35th St Ocean | City, State ZIP | MARATHON, FLORIDA 33050 |
| Event Date | November 23, 2020 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions | Body Part | Head and trunk |
| Event Type | Struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part | Source of Injury | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space |
| Secondary Source | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 24.71000, -81.09000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating a garbage truck's loading control panel. A dumpster fell off the forks and struck him, causing a concussion and a broken hip.
Incident Summary
On November 23, 2020, a worker at Marathon Garbage Service, Inc. in MARATHON, FLORIDA suffered fractures (except skull fractures) and concussions to the head and trunk. The incident was classified as struck by object falling from vehicle or machinery-other than vehicle part, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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