# Fractures at Marathon Garbage Service, Inc.
> OSHA SIR `2021031971` · 3/4/2021 · MARATHON, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Hand(s), unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Caught in running equipment or machinery during regular operation
- **Source:** Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
## Employer
- **Name:** Marathon Garbage Service, Inc.
- **Location:** 65821 Overseas Highway, MARATHON, FLORIDA, 33050
- **NAICS:** 562111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

An employee rested his hand on the inside of a garbage truck hopper as he operated the packer panel. His hand was caught between the packer panel and the truck, resulting in a fractured left hand.

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*Source: [OSHA Severe Injury Reports](https://www.osha.gov/severe-injury-reports) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*