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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1778907.015 - New York City Department Of Sanitation
Inspection Information - Office: New York State Department Of Labor Public Employee Safety & Health Bureau
Site Address:
New York City Department Of Sanitation
75-05 Douglaston Parkway
Douglaston, NY 11362
Mailing Address:
125 Worth Street, New York, NY 10013
Union Status: Union
SIC:
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 10/01/2024
Emphasis: S:Hh
Case Closed: 02/20/2025
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2215870 |
Investigation Summary
At 5:30 p.m. on September 21, 2023, an employee working as a waste collector for a city sanitation department was doing relays and repositioning another vehicle to get to his vehicle. The employee was operating a sanitation truck when he fell out of the truck and was run over by the vehicle. The employee sustained an amputation and died on the scene as a result.
Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Back, Garbage Truck, Head, Instantaneous amputation, Motor Vehicle, Run Over, Safety Device, Struck Against, Struck By, Traumatic Amputation, Truck Driver, Unsafe Position, Waste Disposal
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1778907.015 | 54 | M | Fatality | Waste/Debris Collector |