Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200993103 - Employee Crushed Between Truck and Pole Is Killed

Accident Summary Nr: 200993103 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 11/27/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
310367172	11/28/2006	4212	562111	Allied Waste - Evansville Hauling

Abstract: Employee #1 was collecting residential waste in a side-load garbage truck called a "Loadall". While going to the next pick up spot Employee #1 was not fully in the truck cab. The truck hit the utility pole, crushing Employee #1's body between the pole and the truck. Neighbors rushed over to help and found Employee #1 lying on the ground outside the truck. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene.

Keywords: FRACTURE, GARBAGE TRUCK, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, UTILITY POLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	310367172			Fatality	Fracture	Garbage collectors

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