Local Waste Services
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury — COLUMBUS, OHIO
| Employer | Local Waste Services | Report ID | 2021043230 |
| Address | 1300 S. COLUMBUS AIRPORT RD. | City, State ZIP | COLUMBUS, OHIO 43207 |
| Event Date | April 19, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury | Body Part | Foot (feet), unspecified |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562219 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 39.88000, -82.96000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was sitting in the cab of a truck that was backing up. When the truck stopped, the employee stepped out of the truck and the truck pulled forward, running over his foot. The employee required surgery for an injury to the foot.
Incident Summary
On April 19, 2021, a worker at Local Waste Services in COLUMBUS, OHIO suffered soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury to the foot (feet), unspecified. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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