Waste Connections of Florida, Inc.
Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle — Fractures — MIAMI, FLORIDA
| Employer | Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. | Report ID | 20231110748 |
| Address | 3840 NW 37th Court | City, State ZIP | MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142 |
| Event Date | November 21, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Struck by swinging part of powered vehicle | Source of Injury | Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 25.81000, -80.25000 | ||
Incident Narrative
While completing a trash route, an automated trash can was lowered on an employee. The employee sustained fractures to their pelvis, knee, and ankle.
Incident Summary
On November 21, 2023, a worker at Waste Connections of Florida, Inc. in MIAMI, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as struck by swinging part of powered vehicle, with garbage, recycling, or refuse truck identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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