Waste Management Inc. of Florida
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Crushing injuries — GROVE CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Management Inc. of Florida | Report ID | 2021075519 |
| Address | 2871 8th St. | City, State ZIP | GROVE CITY, FLORIDA 34224 |
| Event Date | July 6, 2021 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Crushing injuries | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 26.91000, -82.32000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An temporary employee was collecting a small bundle of yard waste from the curb and loading it into the rear hopper area of a sanitation truck. The packer panel was activated and the employee's left hand was caught by the panel and crushed.
Incident Summary
On July 6, 2021, a worker at Waste Management Inc. of Florida in GROVE CITY, FLORIDA suffered crushing injuries to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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