Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14493647 - STEEL ROLLER OVERTURNED, CRUSHING OPERATOR

Accident Summary Nr: 14493647 -- Report ID: 0627400 -- Event Date: 02/08/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1594803	02/08/1985	1629	0	Knc Inc

Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS OPERATING A STEEL ROLLER FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEVELLING A DUG-UP AREA. HE WAS BACKING THE ROLLER (A NORMAL PROCEDURE),BUT WENT TOO NEAR A 45% ENBANKMENT. THE MACHINE STARTED TO TURN OVER, SO THE EMPLOYEE, WHO WAS STANDING UP WHILE BACKING UP, WAS EITHER THROWN OFF OR ATTEMPTED TO JUMP OFF. THE ROLL-OVER BARS CAME IN CONTACT WITH HIS UPPER BODY, BACK AND SHOULDERS. HE WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH.

Keywords: EMBANKMENT, ROLLER--CONST EQUIP, ROLL-OVER, ROPS, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, BACKING UP

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1594803			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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