REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
Nonroadway noncollision vehicle overturn — Amputations involving bone loss — ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA
| Employer | REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. | Report ID | 2024010395 |
| Address | 20 HARDWOOD RIDGE PKWY | City, State ZIP | ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA 30103 |
| Event Date | January 15, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized, Amputation |
| Nature of Injury | Amputations involving bone loss | Body Part | Lower leg(s) |
| Event Type | Nonroadway noncollision vehicle overturn | Source of Injury | Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562111 | Inspection # | 1722947 |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.39000, -84.93000 | ||
Incident Narrative
On January 15, 2024, an employee was operating a forklift carrying a 700-pound container. He was making a right turn into the facility when the forklift tipped over onto its left side, crushing the employee's left leg. The employee's left leg was amputated below the knee.
Incident Summary
On January 15, 2024, a worker at REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. in ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA suffered amputations involving bone loss to the lower leg(s). The incident was classified as nonroadway noncollision vehicle overturn, with forklift, order picker, platform truck powered identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized, amputation.
Context
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