Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170020507 - Employee killed when crushed in garbage truck compactor

Accident Summary Nr: 170020507 -- Report ID: 0213100 -- Event Date: 09/26/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122244239	09/26/1995	4953	0	Benson Brothers - Malone'S Disposal

Abstract: Employee #1 went inside the compactor of a garbage truck after starting the power take-off (pto) to repair a bad solenoid valve. He apparently slipped and activated the mechanism that then caught and crushed his head and neck, killing him. Employee #1 was an experienced mechanic who was also the safety coordinator and instructor on lockout/tagout procedures.

Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, REPAIR, WORK RULES, SLIP, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, NECK, POWER TAKE-OFF

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122244239			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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