| Inspection Information - Office: Washington Region 3 |
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| Nr: 314487018 | Report ID:1055330 | Open Date: 08/06/2010 |
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| D M Disposal Co Inc |
4622 70th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98371 |
| Union Status: NonUnion |
| SIC: 4953/Refuse Systems | | NAICS: 562212/Solid Waste Landfill |
| Mailing: Po Box 399, Puyallup, WA 98371 |
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| Inspection Type: | Accident |
| Scope: | Partial | Advanced Notice: | Y |
| Ownership: | Private |
| Safety/Health: | Safety | Close Conference: | 12/29/2010 |
| Emphasis: |
L:Wasafety | Close Case: | 12/29/2010 |
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| Optional Information: | Type | ID | Value |
| | N | 1 | 314487018 |
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| Related Activity: | Type | ID | Safety | Health |
| | Accident | 102369808 |
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| Accident Investigation Summary |
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| Summary Nr: 202368478 | Event: 08/05/2010 | Employee Dies From Heat Exhaustion |
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On August 5, 2010, Employee #1 was working as a helper on a residential garbage truck run. Shortly after taking a lunch break, Employee #1 began acting irrational. He exited the truck and attempted to access a nearby residential home. When his efforts failed, he jumped over two fences, landing on some large rocks. Emergency services were contacted and upon arrival evaluated Employee #1's condition, discovering that his body temperature was in excess of 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died.
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| Keywords: |
garbage truck, heat exhaustion, high temperature, fall, struck against
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Inspection |
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Nature |
Occupation |
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314487018 |
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Fatality |
Heat Exhaustion |
Occupation not reported |
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