Waste Management
Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet — Fractures — TAMPA, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Management | Report ID | 2022119992 |
| Address | 3411 N 40th Street | City, State ZIP | TAMPA, FLORIDA 33605 |
| Event Date | November 14, 2022 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Other fall to lower level less than 6 feet | 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
On November 14, 2022, at approximately 6:25 PM, an employee was exiting his garbage truck when he fell to the pavement, resulting in a right ankle fracture.
Incident Summary
On November 14, 2022, a worker at Waste Management in TAMPA, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as other fall to lower level less than 6 feet, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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