Fall or jump from vehicle in normal operation, roadway · Concussions
At a glance
Federal OSHA recorded a severe workplace injury
at Waste Management of South Louisiana, 124 Brandy Lane, GRAMERCY, LOUISIANA 70052
on — Concussions, affecting the brain.
Final narrative
An employee was standing on the riding step of the refuse truck. The truck started to roll and the employee fell off the step striking his head on the pavement. He was hospitalized for a concussion.
HospitalizedBrainGarbage, recycling, or refuse truck
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