Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201750254 - EMPLOYEE IS DECAPITATED BY GARBAGE TRUCK

Accident Summary Nr: 201750254 -- Report ID: 0830600 -- Event Date: 10/30/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301299244	10/30/1997	4953	0	Us Disposal Service

Abstract: On October 30, 1997, Employee #1 attempted to reach into the sump area of a garbage truck while laying on the platen. He accidentally activated the hydraulic system which returned to the operating position, decapitating him.

Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, AMPUTATED, TRUCK, DECAPITATED, HYDRAULIC PUMP

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301299244			Fatality	Amputation	Laborers, except construction

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