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Sprains

1 hospitalization · 2023043339 · 4/14/2023 · Recycling Services of Florida, Inc. (RSF) - Fort Pierce

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Knee(s)
Nature of injury
Sprains

Cause

Event
Struck by falling part of powered vehicle still attached
Source
Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck

Employer

Name
Recycling Services of Florida, Inc. (RSF) - Fort Pierce
Location
4205 Metzger Road, FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA, 34947
NAICS
423930
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

A waste truck was arriving to dump a container. As the truck was stopping, the truck gate opened unexpectedly, striking a nearby employee and knocking him to the ground. The employee sustained an injury and sprain to the right side and right knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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