Waste Pro of Florida, Inc

Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Waste Pro of Florida, Inc in HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA
Employer Waste Pro of Florida, Inc Report ID 2024053823
Address 1416 SW 19th Ave City, State ZIP HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA 33020
Event Date May 2, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Fractures Body Part Rib(s), oblique area
Event Type Collision with stationary object, nonroadway Source of Injury Garbage trucks
Secondary Source Fences
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 25.99000, -80.14000

Incident Narrative

A garbage truck veered close to a fence with the injured employee on the back of the truck when they became caught between the truck and fence, resulting in several fractured ribs.

Incident Summary

On May 2, 2024, a worker at Waste Pro of Florida, Inc in HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA suffered fractures to the rib(s), oblique area. The incident was classified as collision with stationary object, nonroadway, with garbage trucks identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

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