REPUBLIC SERVICES ENVIRONMENT, INC
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified — Fractures — HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI
| Employer | REPUBLIC SERVICES ENVIRONMENT, INC | Report ID | 20231211609 |
| Address | 6025 Byassee Drive | City, State ZIP | HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI 63042 |
| Event Date | December 23, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Fractures | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered |
| Industry (NAICS) | 562920 | Inspection # | 1718554 |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.76000, -90.35000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was walking back to her workstation. A forklift reversed a short distance, then completed a U-turn and struck her, running over her lower extremities. She was hospitalized with a broken ankle.
Incident Summary
On December 23, 2023, a worker at REPUBLIC SERVICES ENVIRONMENT, INC in HAZELWOOD, MISSOURI suffered fractures to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by vehicle in nonroadway area, unspecified, with forklift, order picker, platform truck-powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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