Good's Disposal Service, Inc.

Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area — Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries — LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA

HOSPITALIZED — Worker hospitalized after incident at Good's Disposal Service, Inc. in LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA
Employer Good's Disposal Service, Inc. Report ID 20241211377
Address 235 South State Street City, State ZIP LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA 17540
Event Date December 9, 2024 Outcome Hospitalized
Nature of Injury Multiple severe wounds and internal injuries Body Part Multiple trunk locations
Event Type Pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area Source of Injury Roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified
Secondary Source Secondary source not applicable
Industry (NAICS) 562111 Inspection #
GPS Coordinates 40.11000, -76.21000

Incident Narrative

An employee was guiding a solid waste truck as it backed up. Another vehicle, moving around the truck, struck the employee, and threw him into the air. He suffered broken ribs, bleeding in his chest, and a lung injury.

Incident Summary

On December 9, 2024, a worker at Good's Disposal Service, Inc. in LEOLA, PENNSYLVANIA suffered multiple severe wounds and internal injuries to the multiple trunk locations. The incident was classified as pedestrian struck by forward-moving vehicle in nonroadway area, with roadway vehicle motorized, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.

Context

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