Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202368478 - Employee Dies from Heat Exhaustion

Accident Summary Nr: 202368478 -- Report ID: 1055330 -- Event Date: 08/05/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314487018	08/06/2010	4953	562212	D M Disposal Co Inc

Abstract: On August 5, 2010, Employee #1 was working as a helper on a residential garbage truck run. Shortly after taking a lunch break, Employee #1 began acting irrational. He exited the truck and attempted to access a nearby residential home. When his efforts failed, he jumped over two fences, landing on some large rocks. Emergency services were contacted and upon arrival evaluated Employee #1's condition, discovering that his body temperature was in excess of 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died.

Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314487018			Fatality	Heat Exhaustion	Occupation not reported

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