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Accident: 14443022 - Employee Dies When Crushed By Trash Compactor At Landfill
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 112377726 | 01/31/1992 | 4953 | Southeastern Public Service Authority |
On January 31, 1992, Employee #1, a laborer and truckspotter, was struck and run over by a trash compactor at a landfill. The compactor driver was leveling and compacting trash when Employee #1 moved behind the vehicle to signal a truck to a dumping area. The compactor driver had seen the spotter clear of the vehicle shortly before the accident and did not have an indication of any problem until he noticed a waiting truck driver signaling to him. He drove the compactor to the truck and was informed of the accident, as seen by the truck driver. Employee #1 died of his injuries.
Keywords:
back-up alarm, work rules, trash compactor, struck by, run over, inattention
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112377726 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |