Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14548259 - Construction Employee Crushed Against Trusses by Sky Climber

Accident Summary Nr: 14548259 -- Report ID: 1050210 -- Event Date: 07/03/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
2517597	07/03/1985	1731	0	Aurora Electric Inc

Abstract: Employee #1 was working on a small electric Sky Climber lift 7 feet above ground level and directly beneath some roof trusses. The employee was installing electric wiring. As he bent over the control panel, his stomach hit the up switch, causing the lift to rise. This movement pinned him between the lift and the roof trusses. He was immobilized and unable to communicate due to the pressure. Employee #1 was crushed to death.

Keywords: SINGLE-PT SUSP SCAFF, TRUSS, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	2517597			Fatality	Other	Electricians

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