Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1481551.015 - Tri-County Industries, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Erie Area Office
Site Address:
Tri-County Industries, Inc.
220 Grant Street
Franklin, PA 16323
Mailing Address:
159 Tci Park Drive, Grove City, PA 16127
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/01/2020
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/22/2020
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Referral | 1611843 | Yes |
Investigation Summary
At 4:56 a.m. on June 26, 2020, an employee working as a garbage collector was collecting garbage along a city street which is part of US Route 322. The garbage truck #2153 was parked in the westbound lane of the street in front of a residence facing opposing traffic travelling eastbound. The employee was standing on the passenger side of the truck when he was struck by an oncoming vehicle. The employee was hospitalized with a dislocated left shoulder and a fractured right lower leg above the ankle.
Keywords: Ankle, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Dislocated, Fracture, Garbage Truck, Highway, Leg, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Motor Vehicle, Road, Shoulder, Truck, Unstable Position, Waste Disposal
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1481551.015 | 35 | M | Hospitalized injury | Garbage collectors |
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