Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14559983 - Employee killed when crushed by poorly blocked automobile

Accident Summary Nr: 14559983 -- Report ID: 0855610 -- Event Date: 11/21/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
114633175	11/25/1991	5015	0	Bud'S Wrecking

Abstract: Employee #1 was working under a vehicle at an auto salvage yard. The vehicle was improperly blocked and inadequately supported. Due to the ground slope, gusting winds, unblocked rear wheels, and Employee #1 pulling on the flywheel, the vehicle slipped off its supports and pinned Employee #1 under the car. He was killed.

Keywords: CHEST, HIGH WIND, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, BLOCKS, WORK RULES, SLIP, STEEP GRADE, CRUSHED, AUTOMOBILE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	114633175			Fatality	Asphyxia	Automobile mechanics

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