# Fractures at Advanced Disposal
> OSHA SIR `2021032162` · 3/11/2021 · GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA
## Severity
- **1 hospitalization**
- **Body part:** Face, unspecified
- **Nature of injury:** Fractures
## Cause
- **Event:** Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
- **Source:** Trash, garbage
- **Secondary source:** Garbage, recycling, or refuse truck
## Employer
- **Name:** Advanced Disposal
- **Location:** 1277 Lake Asbury Drive, GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FLORIDA, 32043
- **NAICS:** 562111
- **Jurisdiction:** 1
## Narrative

On March 11, 2021, a temporary employee was on a route picking up garbage. While he was cycling the hopper, a metal pole sprung out and struck him in the face, resulting in facial fractures that required hospitalization.

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