Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201204096 - Worker Crushed Inside of Trash Compacting Truck

Accident Summary Nr: 201204096 -- Report ID: 1054114 -- Event Date: 03/09/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312703994	03/09/2009	4212	562111	Sanipac Inc

Abstract: On March 9, 2009, Employee #1, a sanitation worker, was collecting garbage and recyclable materials. He entered the compactor section of the garbage truck to clean up fallen material. As he was working inside the truck the compactor cycled and crushed him to death.

Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, CRUSHED, TRASH COMPACTOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312703994			Fatality	Asphyxia	Truck drivers, heavy

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