Michael Rutledge Dies in Garden City, New York Workplace Accident on October 23, 2025 Involving Trash Compactor

On October 23, 2025, a fatal workplace incident occurred at Arrow Linen Supply Company in Garden City, New York, resulting in the death of employee Michael Rutledge. According to law enforcement reports, Rutledge, 42, fell into a trash compactor while on duty at the facility. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after 10:00 p.m., and he was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Michael Rutledge, a resident of Baldwin, was employed as a delivery truck driver with the company. Nassau County Police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration initiated investigations to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. As of the latest reports, no additional details regarding contributing factors or potential violations have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing.