Powered by GoogleTranslate

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Contact Us FAQ A to Z Index English Español

Return to Accident Search Results

Accident Report Detail

Accident: 14317747 - Employee Killed By Falling Hopper Blade

Accident: 14317747 -- Report ID: 0317020 -- Event Date: 06/05/1989
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
1806811406/06/19894212Bfi Waste Systems Of N. America, Inc.
Employee #1 was repairing a leaking hydraulic line on a 1988 Ford side loader refuse truck hopper. When he disconnected the hydraulic line, the hopper blade fell on his upper body, killing him.
Keywords: garbage truck, repair, unsecured, work rules, hydraulic line, struck by, falling object, hopper, inattention
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 18068114 Fatality Other Occupation not reported

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close