Amputations

Name: Amputations at Advanced Disposal Services Eastern PA, Inc
Start: 10/3/2018

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 20181010208 · 10/3/2018 · Advanced Disposal Services Eastern PA, Inc

Severity

Hospitalized: 1
Amputation: 1
Loss of eye: 0
Body part: Lower leg(s)
Nature of injury: Amputations

Cause

Event: Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, nonroadway
Source: Truck-motorized freight hauling and utility, unspecified
Secondary source: Parking lot-paved

Employer

Name: Advanced Disposal Services Eastern PA, Inc
Location: Turkey Hill Minit Market, ENOLA, PENNSYLVANIA, 17025
NAICS: 562111
Jurisdiction: 1

Narrative

While stepping out of a truck, an employee stumbled and fell to the ground. The truck's rear tire ran over the employee's right leg, causing a crushing injury that led to amputation below the knee.

Source

Authoritative: OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine: JSON-LD · Markdown