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Bruises, contusions

1 hospitalization · 2021076162 · 7/26/2021 · GFL Environmental

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Thigh(s)
Nature of injury
Bruises, contusions

Cause

Event
Nonroadway collision with object other than vehicle, n.e.c.
Source
Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
Secondary source
Trees

Employer

Name
GFL Environmental
Location
SE 51street and SE 53rd Street, GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA, 32601
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On July 26, 2021, an employee was on the riding step of a garbage truck picking up garbage on a dirt road. The truck got close to a tree, knocking the employee off the riding step and resulting in bruising on his left thigh that required hospitalization.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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