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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 312165228 - Cherokee County - Sanitation Department
Inspection Information - Office: Sc Department Of Labor, Licensing, And Regulation
Site Address:
Cherokee County - Sanitation Department
Overbrook Dr & Irene Creek
Gaffney, SC 29340
Mailing Address:
210 N. Limestone St., Gaffney, SC 29340
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9199
NAICS: 921190/Other General Government Support
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/23/2008
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 07/02/2008
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100378306 |
Investigation Summary
On June 10, 2008, Employee #1 was driving a vehicle and the other two employees were passengers. All were employees of Cherokee County Sanitation. A city truck, carrying tree limbs, passed in the opposing lane. A tree branch either came off the truck or was hanging over the side of the truck and struck Employee #1, the driver, killing him instantly. The other two employees in the truck suffered injuries due to the wrecked vehicle.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, TREE LIMB, ABRASION, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, CONTUSION, TRUCK DRIVER
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312165228 | Fatality | Concussion | Garbage collectors | ||
| 2 | 312165228 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Garbage collectors | ||
| 3 | 312165228 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Garbage collectors |