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Advanced Disposal

Struck by dislodged flying object, particle — Fractures — GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Advanced Disposal in GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA
Employer Advanced Disposal Report ID 2021032162
Address 1277 Lake Asbury Drive City, State ZIP GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA 32043
Event Date March 11, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Face, unspecified
Event Type Struck by dislodged flying object, particle Source of Injury Trash, garbage
Secondary Source Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 30.05000, -81.82000

Incident Narrative

On March 11, 2021, a temporary employee was on a route picking up garbage. While he was cycling the hopper, a metal pole sprung out and struck him in the face, resulting in facial fractures that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On March 11, 2021, a worker at Advanced Disposal in GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the face, unspecified. The incident was classified as struck by dislodged flying object, particle, with trash, garbage identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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