Republic Services
Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment — Amputations — RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 2022021548 |
| Address | 110 Kern Avenue | City, State ZIP | RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN 54868 |
| Event Date | February 17, 2022 | Outcome | Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations | Body Part | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Secondary Source | Tanks, bins, vats-nonconfined space | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 45.48000, -91.72000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On February 17, 2022, a trash collection employee was emptying a dumpster into the rear hopper of the vehicle. His left hand was caught between the dumpster and the edge of the hopper, resulting in an amputation to his left middle finger.
Incident Summary
On February 17, 2022, a worker at Republic Services in RICE LAKE, WISCONSIN suffered amputations to the finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was amputation.
Context
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