Collection fatalities occur at rate of 3.17 per month - Renewable Energy From Waste

At least 98 fatalities directly related to municipal solid waste (MSW) collection, processing and disposal occurred in the U.S. between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016, according to data collected by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA).

Of the fatalities reported in that time period, 38 were solid waste employees on the job, a majority of which occurred during collection. However, 13 of the fatal worker incidents took place at a landfill or materials recovery facility (MRF). The average age of workers who died on the job was 41.7 years old, with 60 percent being over the age of 40.



Collection fatalities occur at rate of 3.17 per month - Renewable Energy From Waste