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Report: Other fall to lower level, unspecified at Republic Service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
DATE: 09/20/19
A driver climbed on top of a garbage truck to close the doghouse door on the compactor. He slipped and fell, suffering a broken right wrist, a compound fracture above his right elbow, and a dislocation to the elbow. He was hospitalized, requiring surgery.
| Report ID |
2019099865 |
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| Date |
09/20/2019 |
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| UPA |
1500739 |
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| Primary NAICS |
562111 |
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| Nature |
1834 |
Fractures and dislocations |
| Part of Body |
4839 |
Wrist(s) and arm(s), n.e.c. |
| Source |
8424 |
Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck |
| Secondary Source |
660 |
Floors, walkways, ground surfaces, unspecified |
| Event |
4330 |
Other fall to lower level, unspecified |
| Hospitalized |
Yes |
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| Amputation |
No |
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