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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1212619.015 - Mayor And City Council Of Laurel
Inspection Information - Office: Department Of Labor, Licensing And Regulation Division Of Labor And Industry Maryland Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Mayor And City Council Of Laurel
7100 Sandy Spring Road
Laurel, MD 20707
Mailing Address:
8103 Sandy Spring Road, Laurel, MD 20707
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/31/2017
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 03/31/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1176441 |
Investigation Summary
At 8:54 a.m. on January 23, 2017, an employee was engaged in garbage collection. As the employee was located at the rear of a garbage truck, emptying trash, a passing motorist side swiped a parked car and then collided into the back of the garbage truck. The employee became pinned between the motorist's SUV and the garbage truck and suffered significant trauma to his upper legs. As a result, the employee bled to death. The incident investigation revealed that the employee was wearing a highly visible reflective vest and was not distracted by headphones or other noise cancelling devices.
Keywords: Garbage Truck, Motor Vehicle, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1212619.015 | 30 | M | Fatality | Garbage collectors |