OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221739519

67723 - RG POULTRY LLC

LOUISVILLE, KY— 2025-01-30T00:00:00

Event: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Cleaning, Confined Space, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Fall Protection, Head, Hose, Multi-employer Worksite, Multiemployer, Tank, Tank Cleaning, Tank Truck, Trailer, Trailer Truck, Water, Water Hose
NAICS: 811192
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #348017906
Employer profile: 67723 - RG POULTRY LLC
Summary number: 221739519
Report ID: 0452110

Event description

Employee dies from head injuries after fall into trailer tan

Investigation abstract

On January 30, 2025, Employee #1 was working at a trailer truck wash business and had been subcontracted to clean out a trailer tank using a water hose. The business specialized in washing out livestock haulers. Employee #1 entered the tank to continue cleaning. A coworker noticed Employee #1 laying on his side in the bottom of the tank. The local fire department responded and retrieved Employee #1 from the tank and transported him to the hospital. Employee #1 died from head injures.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 27 M

Event type
14

Occupation code
999

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