Accident Report Detail

Accident: 14314447 - Employee Drowns After Fall From Truck Into Nearby Creek

**Accident: 14314447 -- Report ID: 0317000 -- Event Date: 07/15/1987**
Inspection	Open Date	SIC	Establishment Name
877647	07/16/1987	5211	State Road Builders Supply Company, Inc.

Employee #1, age 67, was adding fluid to the power steering system of a concrete truck that was parked near a creek. To reach the location where the fluid was to be added, he climbed onto the front tire. While on the tire, he apparently lost his balance, tumbled down a short embankment , and fell into the creek. Employee #1's head struck against an underwater object and he drowned.

Keywords: head, concrete truck, work rules, struck against, fall, drown, lost balance, unstable position

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	877647			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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