Republic Services Pine Ridge
Struck by or caught in swinging door or gate — Fractures — 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.
Context
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