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Video Shows Moment Garbage Truck Exploded, Injuring Worker
Officials said two oxygen tanks exploded in a garbage truck and injured a Milwaukee sanitation worker, prompting a police investigation and renewed disposal warnings.
- On Wednesday, July 15, a Milwaukee sanitation worker was hospitalized after an explosion in a garbage truck caused by improperly disposed oxygen tanks near 9th and Abert Place, just south of Capitol.
- Public Works Sanitation Services Manager Rick Myers explained the incident: "As the crew started to move the packing blade, that pressure caused an explosion. There were two oxygen tanks that exploded."
- The explosion sent one worker to the ground with a concussion and eye injury. "One of the pieces of shrapnel was lodged in his eye," Myers said, noting safety glasses prevented worse harm.
- Milwaukee police are investigating the incident. Officials warn that improper disposal of pressurized canisters is forbidden in trash and carries fines of up to $5,000.
- Similar explosions have occurred across the country, including in Ohio last year and Milwaukee two years ago. Officials hope the recent event increases public awareness regarding improper disposal dangers.
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Garbage truck explosion sends shrapnel into worker’s eye
A sanitation worker was hospitalised after shrapnel became lodged in his eye following a garbage truck explosion. Footage captures the moment the truck’s compactor blew up as two workers were loading garbage cans into the vehicle. One is sent flying to the ground, suffering from both a concussion and an eye injury after a piece of shrapnel became lodged in his eye. It has since been removed. “We are very fortunate that he was wearing his safety …
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