Allied Waste Transportation, Inc. dba Republic Services
Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway — Dislocations — EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS
| Employer | Allied Waste Transportation, Inc. dba Republic Services | Report ID | 2024043764 |
| Address | 7037 Augusta Drive | City, State ZIP | EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS 62025 |
| Event Date | April 30, 2024 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Dislocations | Body Part | Ankle(s) |
| Event Type | Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway | Source of Injury | Garbage trucks |
| Secondary Source | Secondary source not applicable | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562212 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 38.78000, -89.98000 | ||
Incident Narrative
The injured employee was collecting waste and depositing it into the front bin of the garbage truck while on the collection route. The truck ran over and crushed the employee's right ankle. The employee sustained an open lateral dislocation of the right subtalar joint and a Lisfranc injury and was hospitalized.
Incident Summary
On April 30, 2024, a worker at Allied Waste Transportation, Inc. dba Republic Services in EDWARDSVILLE, ILLINOIS suffered dislocations to the ankle(s). The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in roadway, with garbage trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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