Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14422091 - Employee struck in head and killed by garbage truck tailgate

Accident Summary Nr: 14422091 -- Report ID: 0728900 -- Event Date: 07/27/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116000944	07/31/1995	4953	0	Midwest Disposal

Abstract: At approximately 3:00 p.m. on July 27, 1995, Employee #1 was attempting to block the tailgate of an Emco Champion II refuse compactor in an open position by placing a 6 in. by 4 in. by 30 in. block of wood between the tailgate and the frame of the unit. A coworker in the cab of the truck was lowering the tailgate under the direction of Employee #1. When the tailgate came into contact with the block, the block split and the tailgate slammed shut, striking Employee #1 in the head and killing him.

Keywords: FRACTURE, GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, WORK RULES, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	116000944			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported
2	116000944			Non Hospitalized injury	Other	Occupation not reported

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