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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1300395.015 - Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Pr-E-Arecibo 0257210
Site Address:
Atlantic Waste Disposal Inc
Carr 2 Km 68.5 #1206 Bo Santana
Arecibo, PR 00612
Mailing Address:
Carr 2 Km 68.5 #1206 Bo Santana, Arecibo, PR 00612
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/09/2018
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/05/2023
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1318321 |
Investigation Summary
At 6:05 p.m. on March 8, 2018, Employee #1 was working for a waste management company. After parking his assigned service truck at the facility and exiting the truck, he was struck by a garbage truck that was backing up. The operator of the garbage truck was unaware that he had hit Employee #1, however, noticed that the rear of the truck was slightly elevated. Another coworker heard noises coming from the garbage truck and instructed the driver to stop. Employee #1 was discovered under the back tires of the truck, having sustained crushing injuries to his right leg and abdomen area. Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries.
Keywords: Back-Up Alarm, Backing Up, Crushed, Garbage Truck, Run Over, Tire
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1300395.015 | 60 | M | Fatality | Garbage collectors |