Republic Services Pine Ridge

Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Fractures — GRIFFIN, GEORGIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Republic Services Pine Ridge in GRIFFIN, GEORGIA
Employer Republic Services Pine Ridge Report ID 2022010040
Address 105 Bailey Justice Rd City, State ZIP GRIFFIN, GEORGIA 30223
Event Date January 3, 2022 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Event Type Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate Source of Injury Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space
Industry (NAICS) 562212 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 33.23000, -84.12000

Incident Narrative

An employee was opening a roll-off container door. The door struck the employee, who suffered three broken ribs, a facial abrasion, and a foot injury. The employee was hospitalized.

Incident Summary

On January 3, 2022, a worker at Republic Services Pine Ridge in GRIFFIN, GEORGIA suffered fractures to the chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders. The incident was classified as struck by or caught in swinging door or gate, with tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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