Pro Disposal Inc.
Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet — Cuts, lacerations — DAVIDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
| Employer | Pro Disposal Inc. | Report ID | 2021075424 |
| Address | 300 West Campus Avenue | City, State ZIP | DAVIDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA 15928 |
| Event Date | July 2, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1540448 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.22000, -78.94000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee climbed up the side of a garbage truck to clear away loose debris on the truck. The employee fell, landing on the ground about 8 feet below and suffering a head laceration.
Incident Summary
On July 2, 2021, a worker at Pro Disposal Inc. in DAVIDSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level 6 to 10 feet, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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