Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 169987.015 - Employee is killed when crushed under equipment trailer

Accident Summary Nr: 169987.015 -- Report ID: 0419400 -- Event Date: 09/06/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1774172.015	09/06/2024		423110	Tag Truck Enterprises

Abstract: At 8:15 a.m. on September 6, 2024, Employee #1 was inspecting an air leak beneath an air-raised equipment trailer (drop deck lowboy heavy equipment trailer) at the worksite. During the inspection, the air supply line disconnected, causing the trailer to lose air pressure and lower unexpectedly. The trailer descended and caught Employee #1 between the equipment trailer and the pavement. Employee #1 sustained fatal crushing injuries and was determined dead at the scene.

Keywords: Air Pressure, Caught Between, Caught By, Caught In, Crushed, Descending, Flatbed Trailer, Semi Tractor Trailer, Tractor Trailer, Trailer, Trailer Truck

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1774172.015	63	M	Fatality		Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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