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Avulsions, enucleations

1 hospitalization · 2023054231 · 5/11/2023 · Republic Services

Severity

Hospitalized
1
Amputation
0
Loss of eye
0
Body part
Hand(s), unspecified
Nature of injury
Avulsions, enucleations

Cause

Event
Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
Source
Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck

Employer

Name
Republic Services
Location
Green Lane and Fairview Drive, HAINES CITY, FLORIDA, 33844
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

An employee was operating the controls of a rear-load garbage truck when their left hand was caught in the compactor. The employee sustained a left hand crush injury and a possible avulsion.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
Machine
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