Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14424832 - Employee run over and killed by garbage truck

Accident Summary Nr: 14424832 -- Report ID: 0729300 -- Event Date: 01/24/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
113881163	01/26/1994	4212	0	Bob'S Disposal Service

Abstract: Employee #1 was working as a loader on the rear of a 1979 International Cargo Star garbage truck that was being driven in reverse. Driving in reverse was normal procedure on that street because it was a dead end street with no turn-around area. The truck driver stated that he checked his driver's side mirror and was able to see Employee #1. He then checked the opposite side mirror for other traffic. He proceeded in reverse but he felt a bump and stopped the truck. Employee #1 had been run over and killed. The road being used was black-topped with no visible road defects.

Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, WORK RULES, RUN OVER, BACKING UP

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	113881163			Fatality	Other	Garbage collectors

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