Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200020030 - Employee killed when head strikes telephone pole

Accident Summary Nr: 200020030 -- Report ID: 0214200 -- Event Date: 10/09/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108661240	10/11/1995	4212	0	Tri-County Disposal Service, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was riding on the rear step of a Leach garbage truck. The truck was traveling at approximately 25 mph when it moved over too close to the curb. Employee #1's head struck against a telephone pole that was 6 1/2 in. from the curb. He died of massive head and internal injuries.

Keywords: CLEARANCE, GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, TRUCK, UTILITY POLE, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108661240			Fatality	Other	Garbage collectors

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