Inspection Detail

Inspection: 309060895 - Waste Management

Inspection Information - Office: Indiana Department Of Labor

Inspection Nr: 309060895

Report ID: 0551800

Date Opened: 09/15/2005

Site Address:
Waste Management
7023 South First Road
Kingsbury, IN 46345

Mailing Address:
, , 00000

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4212

NAICS: 562119/Other Waste Collection

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 10/13/2005

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis:

Case Closed: 10/27/2005

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100990340

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200990984

Event: 09/14/2005

Employee Is Killed When His Vehicle Struck an Oak Tree

On September 14, 2005, Employee #1's vehicle was moving in a westerly direction and drove off the left side of the road. The vehicle struck an oak tree approximately 2 ft in diameter which was sheared off at ground level. The accident occurred on a county road 800 south in Westville, Indiana. The road straight and level. The vehicle continued west and struck a larger oak tree which knocked the box from the trailer bed. The vehicle cab was badly damaged in the collision with the trees causing fatal injuries to the driver who died at the scene.

Keywords: STRUCK AGAINST, COLLISION, TREE, TRAILER

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	309060895			Fatality	Other	Garbage collectors

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