Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14273528 - EMPLOYEE CRUSHED IN TRASH COMPACTOR

Accident Summary Nr: 14273528 -- Report ID: 0111100 -- Event Date: 01/30/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102752227	01/31/1990	5411	0	Shop N Save

Abstract: Employee #1 entered a trash compactor to retrieve a trash barrel which was accidentally discarded into the compactor. The employee attempted to exit the compactor via a 45-degree angled 7.75 ft long chute. As he attempted to ascend the chute, another employee actuated the compactor, crushing and killing Employee #1.

Keywords: CONFINED SPACE, CRUSHED, TRASH COMPACTOR, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102752227			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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