A council staff member was treated in hospital for a concussion, cuts and bruises after they got caught in a bungee cord, lifted off of the ground by the automatic bin lifting mechanism and dropped.

A refuse worker in the Scottish Borders has been injured after being caught and dropped by a bin lorry's lifting mechanism. The man was taken to hospital after becoming tangled in a bungee cord ...

A refuse worker in the Scottish Borders has been injured after being caught and dropped by a bin lorry's lifting mechanism. The man was taken to hospital after becoming tangled in a bungee cord ...

A COUNCIL staff member was hospitalised after being lifted into the air and subsequently dropped by an automatic bin lifting mechanism. Scottish Borders Council confirmed that the waste worker had ...

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Worker caught in bin lorry mechanism by bungee cord. Image source, Scottish Borders Council. Published. 30 May 2025.

Kosowski responded “no, sir” and said nobody is willing to come meet with him. Two weeks ago, Kosowski said he spoke with two lawyers but did not want to hire either of them.

Bungee Fit’s specialised bungee system is designed to cater for participants of all sizes and abilities. The cord system allows for a maximum weight limit of 250kgs, making it safe and enjoyable for ...