Waste Management
Other fall to lower level, unspecified — Cuts, lacerations — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Management | Report ID | 2022064776 |
| Address | 3411 N 40th Street | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33605 |
| Event Date | June 2, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Cuts, lacerations | Body Part | Head, unspecified |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level, unspecified | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Secondary Source | Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.97000, -82.41000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee fell while getting out of a waste vehicle. He suffered lacerations to the back of his head where it struck the hard ground.
Incident Summary
On June 2, 2022, a worker at Waste Management in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered cuts, lacerations to the head, unspecified. The incident was classified as other fall to lower level, unspecified, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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