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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1763176.015 - 76307 - City Of North Charleston-Public Works
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
76307 - City Of North Charleston-Public Works
Bay Field Drive
North Charleston, SC 29418
Mailing Address:
2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9199
NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/20/2024
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/18/2024
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2189504 |
Investigation Summary
Between 11:00 and 12:00 p.m. on July 18, 2024, Employee #1, a laborer, was collecting garbage along the routine route. When Employee #1 got out of the garbage truck to collect garbage from the side of the road, a gunman fired shots at Employee #1. Employee #1 got back into the garbage truck to evade the gunman. While Employee #1 was driving, s/he lost control of his/her vehicle and crashed the garbage truck into a utility pole and palm tree. The glass was shattered on the driver's side of the garbage truck. There were also approximately two bullet holes in the driver's door of the garbage truck. Employee #1 succumbed to his/her injuries from approximately four gunshot wounds.
Keywords: Bullet, Garbage Truck, Glass, Gun, Gunfire, Gunshot, Laborer, Lost Control, Palm Tree, Road, Tree, Utility Pole, Workplace Violence
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1763176.015 | 26 | M | Fatality | Occupation not reported |