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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 126761733 - Waste Management Of Utah
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Waste Management Of Utah
1215 North 2200 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Mailing Address:
8652 South 4000 West, West Jordan, UT 84088
Union Status: Union
SIC:9511
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/17/1996
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/17/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361535099 |
Investigation Summary
At 8:00 a.m. on July 17, 1996, Employee #1 was preparing to load his truck with waste paper collected from the McDonnell Douglas plant. For some reason, he climbed into the rear of the truck without turning off the engine or disengaging the hydraulic system. Employee #1 was crushed and killed by the hydraulic trash compactor, which was part of the vehicle. His body was found by a McDonnell Douglas employee.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, TRASH COMPACTOR, UNMANNED, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126761733 | Fatality | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |