Republic Services
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation — Avulsions, enucleations — HAINES CITY, FLORIDA
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 2023054231 |
| Address | Green Lane and Fairview Drive | City, State ZIP | HAINES CITY, FLORIDA 33844 |
| Event Date | May 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Avulsions, enucleations | Body Part | Hand(s), unspecified |
| Event Type | Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 27.58000, -81.49000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was operating the controls of a rear-load garbage truck when their left hand was caught in the compactor. The employee sustained a left hand crush injury and a possible avulsion.
Incident Summary
On May 11, 2023, a worker at Republic Services in HAINES CITY, FLORIDA suffered avulsions, enucleations to the hand(s), unspecified. The incident was classified as caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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