Inspection Detail
Inspection: 303684724 - Advance'D Temporaries Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Corpus Christi Area Office
Site Address:
Advance'D Temporaries Inc
Haven Dr & Widgeon St
Corpus Christi, TX 78408
Mailing Address:
4639 Corona St, Ste. 1, Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: No Insp/Other
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/22/2001
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/06/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100211093 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a temporary worker, was assisting a team of two city workers. The team was collecting residential refuse on a public street. Employee #1 occupied the back left end of the truck and was working as a Can Hopper, a little before mid-day. Employee #1 apparently fainted and fell to the center of the street, as the truck was backing into a dead end street. Employee #1 had received minimal training. Ambient conditions were quite warm and with high humidity. From witness statements, Employee #1 was overcome by heat exhaustion. The work truck completely crushed Employee #1 before it came to a stop. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: FRACTURE, CRUSHED, TRUCK, FAINTED, HEAT EXHAUSTION, UNTRAINED, BACKING UP
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303684724 | Fatality | Fracture | Garbage collectors |
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