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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 112377726 - Southeastern Public Service Authority
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Norfolk (Regional Office) - Safety 0355112
Site Address:
Southeastern Public Service Authority
Regional Landfill, 1 Bob Foeller Dr
Suffolk, VA 23434
Mailing Address:
723 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/1992
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/08/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360303457 |
Investigation Summary
On January 31, 1992, Employee #1, a laborer and truckspotter, was struck and run over by a trash compactor at a landfill. The compactor driver was leveling and compacting trash when Employee #1 moved behind the vehicle to signal a truck to a dumping area. The compactor driver had seen the spotter clear of the vehicle shortly before the accident and did not have an indication of any problem until he noticed a waiting truck driver signaling to him. He drove the compactor to the truck and was informed of the accident, as seen by the truck driver. Employee #1 died of his injuries.
Keywords: BACK-UP ALARM, WORK RULES, TRASH COMPACTOR, STRUCK BY, RUN OVER, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112377726 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |