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Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

1 hospitalization · 2021097931 · 9/15/2021 · Meridian Waste

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders
Nature of injury
Internal injuries to organs and blood vessels of the trunk

Cause

Event
Struck or run over by rolling powered vehicle
Source
Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck

Employer

Name
Meridian Waste
Location
3651 Windmaker Way, JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, 32224
NAICS
562212
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was trying to unlock a brake underneath a garbage truck. After the brake was released, the truck rolled over the employee injuring his back, ribs, and lungs. The employee was hospitalized.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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