Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 691022 - Employee killed when caught between truck bed and tailgate

Accident Summary Nr: 691022 -- Report ID: 0854910 -- Event Date: 01/16/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102099306	01/16/1987	4953	0	Burbidge Disposal

Abstract: After Employee #1 had finished unloading a garbage truck, he lowered the tailgate so that the truck could be used again. The truck's operating controls are at the front left of the box. As Employee #1 walked from the right rear of the truck, he was caught between the tailgate and the truck's box and was killed.

Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102099306			Fatality	Fracture	Laborers, except construction

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