Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304968894 - American Disposal Services Of Galena
Inspection Information - Office: Oklahoma City Area Office
Site Address:
American Disposal Services Of Galena
499 Industrial Road
Grove, OK 74344
Mailing Address:
1715 E. Front Street, Galena, KS 66739
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4212
NAICS: 562111/Solid Waste Collection
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 03/26/2003
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/21/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100642917 |
Investigation Summary
On March 24, 2003, an employee was driving a rear load waste collection truck. His route consisted of commercial and residential pickup. At the employee's second pickup of the day, his truck was backed up to a six-yard dumpster. The truck winch hoisted the dumpster when the dumpster swung to the right side of the truck where the employee was operating the truck's controls. The dumpster pinned the employee against the side of the truck. When facility employees found the employee, they called local authorities. A local police detective determined that the employee was deceased. The detective noted that the dumpster locking mechanism on the truck had not been engaged allowing the unrestrained dumpster to swing to one side. Drivers had previously been instructed to engage the locking mechanism prior to emptying a dumpster.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, PINNED, DRIVER, DUMPSTER, TRUCK
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304968894 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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