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Amputations involving bone loss

1 amputation, 1 hospitalization · 2024010395 · 1/15/2024 · REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.

Severity

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

Cause

Event
Nonroadway noncollision vehicle overturn
Source
Forklift, order picker, platform truck powered
Secondary source
Secondary source not applicable

Employer

Name
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
Location
20 HARDWOOD RIDGE PKWY, ADAIRSVILLE, GEORGIA, 30103
NAICS
562111
Jurisdiction
1

Narrative

On January 15, 2024, an employee was operating a forklift carrying a 700-pound container. He was making a right turn into the facility when the forklift tipped over onto its left side, crushing the employee's left leg. The employee's left leg was amputated below the knee.

Source

Authoritative
OSHA Severe Injury Reports
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