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 Allied Waste Services of North America, LLC, Route 60 and Old Oak Ln, CULLODEN, WEST VIRGINIA 25510
on — Fractures, affecting the lower leg(s).
Final narrative
While on a residential garbage collection route, an employee fell from the driver's side rear riding step of a rear load garbage truck. His lower left leg was struck by the driver's side rear tire, resulting in fractures of the tibia and fibula, along with lacerations to the top of the left foot.
HospitalizedLower leg(s)Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
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