Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201076478 - Employee Is Killed When Run over by Garbage Truck
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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312686264 | 03/21/2011 | 4212 | 562111 | Waste Management Of California Inc |
Abstract: On March 21, 2011, Employee #1, a garbage collector, was working alone, operating a 1998 Volvo trash truck, VIN Number 4VMHCMHE9XN764447 and Truck ID Number 262010, in a gated community. He was standing at the controls, located on the right side of the cab, when he fell out of the truck. Employee #1 was crushed and killed when the truck rolled over him. The truck continued driverless, following the curb, for approximately 90 feet, coming to rest against a stucco wall in front of one of the residence. Employee #1 was discovered by another Waste Management truck driver, who was several minutes behind him, picking up recyclable items. The coworker called emergency services and performed CPR on Employee #1 until the emergency responders arrived. He was pronounced dead at the site.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 312686264 | Fatality | Other | Garbage collectors |