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GFL Environmental

Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. — Bruises, contusions — GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at GFL Environmental in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
Employer GFL Environmental Report ID 2021076162
Address SE 51street and SE 53rd Street City, State ZIP GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA 32601
Event Date July 26, 2021 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Bruises, contusions Body Part Thigh(s)
Event Type Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c. Source of Injury Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
Secondary Source Trees
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection # —
GPS Coordinates 29.64000, -82.32000

Incident Narrative

On July 26, 2021, an employee was on the riding step of a garbage truck picking up garbage on a dirt road. The truck got close to a tree, knocking the employee off the riding step and resulting in bruising on his left thigh that required hospitalization.

Incident Summary

On July 26, 2021, a worker at GFL Environmental in GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA suffered bruises, contusions to the thigh(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c., with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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