Republic Services
Struck by other falling object n.e.c. — Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries — JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS
| Employer | Republic Services | Report ID | 2025043761 |
| Address | 440 Heath Ln, 440 Heath Ln | City, State ZIP | JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS 75766 |
| Event Date | April 22, 2025 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Nonfatal 'crushing' injuries | Body Part | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) |
| Event Type | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Source of Injury | Hoisting accessories n.e.c. |
| Secondary Source | Trash compactors, shredders | ||
| Industry (NAICS) | 562998 | Inspection # | — |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.00000, -95.27000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was servicing the compactor. They were reconnecting the turnbuckle on a receiver box when the turnbuckle slipped and fell, crushing the employee's left middle fingertip. The employee was hospitalized for surgery.
Incident Summary
On April 22, 2025, a worker at Republic Services in JACKSONVILLE, TEXAS suffered nonfatal 'crushing' injuries to the finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s). The incident was classified as struck by other falling object n.e.c., with hoisting accessories n.e.c. identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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