Inspection Detail

Inspection: 1785415.015 - M Spiegel & Sons Oil Llc

Inspection Information - Office: Tarrytown Area Office

Investigation Summary

At 9:30 p.m. on October 31, 2024, an employee working as a fuel delivery driver for a fuel oil supplier was delivering heating oil to a residential condominium complex. The site was located on a slight downward incline. After making the delivery, the truck began to move in reverse while the employee was located behind the truck. As a result, the truck backed over the employee. A nearby resident called 911 after the incident occurred. The employee died from crush injuries to his of pelvis, legs and knee. He was discovered with his hand trapped underneath the rear driver side tire.

Keywords: Crushed, Delivery Work, Engineering Controls, Equipment Operator, Fuel Oil, Hip, Knee, Lack of Engineering Controls, Leg, Motor Vehicle, Pelvis, Rolled, Run Over, Struck By, Truck Driver, Unsafe Position, Unsecured