Total Recycle, Inc.
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Fractures — BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Total Recycle, Inc. | Report ID | 2021064540 |
| Address | 1270 Lincoln Rd | City, State ZIP | BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA 19508 |
| Event Date | June 4, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Delivery truck or van |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.27000, -75.81000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was loading material on the back of a box truck when he lost his balance and fell to the ground, resulting in fractures to the left tibia, fibula, and ankle.
Incident Summary
On June 4, 2021, a worker at Total Recycle, Inc. in BIRDSBORO, PENNSYLVANIA suffered fractures to the ankle(s) and leg(s), n.e.c.. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with delivery truck or van identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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