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BFI Waste Services of PA

Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — READING, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at BFI Waste Services of PA in READING, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer BFI Waste Services of PA Report ID 2021053962
Address 15 Augusta Ln City, State ZIP READING, PENNSYLVANIA 19607
Event Date May 14, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Ankle(s)
Event Type Other fall to lower level, unspecified Source of Injury Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
Secondary Source Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 40.27000, -75.91000

Incident Narrative

An employee tripped while exiting a waste collection vehicle. The employee suffered a compound ankle fracture.

Incident Summary

On May 14, 2021, a worker at BFI Waste Services of PA in READING, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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