Inspection Detail
Inspection: 314487018 - D M Disposal Co Inc
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tacoma Service Location, Tacoma, Wa
Site Address:
D M Disposal Co Inc
4622 70th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98371
Mailing Address:
Po Box 399, Puyallup, WA 98371
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 562212/Solid Waste Landfill
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/29/2010
Emphasis: L:Wasafety
Case Closed: 12/29/2010
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 102369808 |
Investigation Summary
On August 5, 2010, Employee #1 was working as a helper on a residential garbage truck run. Shortly after taking a lunch break, Employee #1 began acting irrational. He exited the truck and attempted to access a nearby residential home. When his efforts failed, he jumped over two fences, landing on some large rocks. Emergency services were contacted and upon arrival evaluated Employee #1's condition, discovering that his body temperature was in excess of 108 degrees Fahrenheit. Employee #1 was taken to St. Joseph's Hospital, where he died.
Keywords: GARBAGE TRUCK, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, HEAT EXHAUSTION, HIGH TEMPERATURE
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 314487018 | Fatality | Heat Exhaustion | Occupation not reported |