Fall or jump from and struck by same vehicle in normal operation, roadway · Fractures
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Waste Management of Colorado, 2400 W Union Ave, ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO 80110
on — Fractures, affecting the multiple body parts, unspecified.
Final narrative
On a trash route, an employee's right foot slipped out of the truck and was caught by the tire pulling the employee out of the truck. The employee's left side of body was run over resulting in broken bones.
HospitalizedMultiple body parts, unspecifiedGarbage, recycling, or refuse truck
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