Environmentalists. Every Day. America's Solid Waste Industry

The solid waste industry had a terrific safety record in February, with not a single worker fatality anywhere in the United States.  This is the first fatality-free month since NSWMA started tracking the data.  Unfortunately, two workers died on the job this week.  A 61-year-old driver in Oregon was found crushed inside the body of his truck.  And a 61-year-old worker for the New York City Department of Sanitation died of a heart attack while on the route.  Another worker was seriously injured when he was struck by a 70-year-old motorist in upstate New York.  Employers and employees are reminded to emphasize safe operations at all time.  NSWMA will be discussing these events at the NIOSH Services Sector Council meeting on March 17-18.

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