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Accident: 202368478 - Employee Dies From Heat Exhaustion
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 314487018 | 08/06/2010 | 4953 | D M Disposal Co Inc |
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 # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314487018 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported |