POV: you’re just doing your job when a hidden oxygen tank turns a garbage truck into a bomb. This dashcam footage is a real-world warning: never dispose of pressurized tanks in residential trash. Watch the 0:05 mark. The force of the blast launches the sanitation worker instantly. Oxygen tanks are stored under extreme pressure — when a compactor hits one, it’s not an accident, it’s a detonation. This isn’t just about garbage rules. It’s about protecting the people who keep our streets clean and