Investigation and inquest
On 13th December 2012 - an investigation into the death of Garrett Joseph Franklin ELSEY, Aged 22, commenced.
The investigation concluded at the end of the inquest on 7th November 2013. The conclusion of the inquest was Accidental death.
Circumstances of the death
Body found at New Earth Solutions refuse site in Avonmouth, Bristol amongst waste which had been dumped by a refuse lorry that had been collecting rubbish from various locations in the City
Coroner’s concerns
A HSE document entitled “People in Commercial Waste Containers”, “Waste 25”, was produced at the inquest as evidence. It is of concern that this important document may not have been read by the public so possibly some sort of alert system could be set up to ensure that everybody in this industry is aware of this document.