Inspection Detail
Inspection: 124663006 - Chambers Waste Systems Of S.C. Orangeburg Division
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Chambers Waste Systems Of S.C. Orangeburg Division
Hwy. 601 Landfill Rd.
Orangeburg, SC 29116
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/25/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/02/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360499412 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, who was trained and qualified, was driving a tractor trailer that was loaded with garbage. He attempted twice to back up a dirt ramp. On the second attempt, the tractor trailer's back rear tires went off the side of the ramp, causing the tractor trailer to slowly turn over. Employee #1 unhooked his safety belt and jumped from the overturning vehicle. He landed on the hard dirt headfirst. Employee #1 died of severe head injuries on August 24, 1995.
Keywords: HEAD, RAMP, SAFETY BELT, STRUCK AGAINST, TRACTOR TRAILER, BACKING UP, OVERTURN
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124663006 | Fatality | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |
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