Journal Published Online: 01 September 2002
Volume 47, Issue 5

Death by Compaction in a Garbage Truck

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

We report on two deaths by compaction in a garbage truck that recently occurred in this county. In both cases, the victim apparently climbed into a recycling dumpster to sleep, and was emptied with the contents of the receptacle into a garbage truck. Subsequent compaction of the victim with the load led to death. We also discuss several similar fatalities that have been reported to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Author Information

Staats, PN
SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Jumbelic, MI
Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office, Syracuse, NY
Dignan, CR
Onondaga County Medical Examiner's Office, Syracuse, NY
Pages: 2
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Stock #: JFS15517J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS15517J