Waste Management of Walton County
Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, roadway — Bruises, contusions — SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Management of Walton County | Report ID | 2021065051 |
| Address | Intersection of Birch and Acacia Streets | City, State ZIP | SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA 32459 |
| Event Date | June 21, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Bruises, contusions | Body Part | Scalp |
| Event Type | Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, roadway | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 30.39000, -86.22000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell from the right riding step of a garbage truck, landing on the ground and suffering a contusion on the back of the head.
Incident Summary
On June 21, 2021, a worker at Waste Management of Walton County in SANTA ROSA BEACH, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the scalp. The incident was classified as fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, roadway, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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