Municipal Solid Waste Collector Dies After Falling from Solid Waste Vehicle Hopper Area
NIOSH investigators several factors that led to this fatality, including failure to perform daily posttrip safety checks on waste collection vehicles and to make timely repairs; lack of a communication device for use during emergencies; lack of a job hazard analysis and a written safety program. Read the report here.
Rigging Slinger Killed by Swinging Log in Yarding Turn
Contributing factors in this work-related death were failure to get in the clear before any lines are moved and the lack of follow-up on training and supervision for safe practices, even with experienced workers. Read it here.
Logger Killed Under Rigging When Carriage Drops
NIOSH investigators provided several recommendations based on the investigation findings: ensure machine anchors are rigged correctly, remove rigging hang-ups, stay clear of rigging, closely supervise new workers, and be aware of the effects of alcohol even many hours after consumption. Read this report here.
Rigging Slinger Killed by Swinging Log in Yarding Turn
Contributing factors in this work-related death were failure to get in the clear before any lines are moved and the lack of follow-up on training and supervision for safe practices, even with experienced workers. Read it here.
Logger Killed Under Rigging When Carriage Drops
NIOSH investigators provided several recommendations based on the investigation findings: ensure machine anchors are rigged correctly, remove rigging hang-ups, stay clear of rigging, closely supervise new workers, and be aware of the effects of alcohol even many hours after consumption. Read this report here.
