Waste Pro of Florida, Inc
Collision with stationary object, nonroadway — Fractures — 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.
Context
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