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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 315079988 - Waste Management Of Alabama - Birmingham
Inspection Information - Office: Birmingham Area Office
Site Address:
Waste Management Of Alabama - Birmingham
4200 Stone River Circle
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Mailing Address:
700 Clow Road, Birmingham, AL 35217
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562219/Other Nonhazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/24/2011
Emphasis: S:Struck-By
Case Closed: 06/17/2011
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 101275584 |
Investigation Summary
On November 22, 2010, Employee #1 was assigned to work in a waste management facility as a temporary employee. While one coworker operated a Mack diesel truck and another coworker walked alongside the truck, Employee #1 was operating a vacuum machine that was attached to the body of the truck. Employee #1 and the two coworkers were located in a residential neighborhood, disposing of leaves. As they were stopped in front of a house and Employee #1 was operating the vacuum hose, his clothing became entangled on the right side of the hose. Employee #1 was pulled into the trucks back tires, which rolled over his legs and head. The coworker that was alongside the truck witnessed the accident and ran to the driver's side of the truck to alert the driver. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, HEAD, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CAUGHT BY, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, DUMP TRUCK, RUN OVER, LEG, TIRE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 315079988 | Fatality | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |