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Accident Summary Nr: 170208086 - Employee Injured When Tow Tractor Collided With Container
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 111823753 | 10/11/1990 | 4491 | 0 | Eagle Marine Services Ltd. |
Abstract: Employee #1 was moving an unattached tow tractor from the lot when, according to his statement, the accelerator stuck. The vehicle veered to the left, and the brakes failed. His vehicle struck a loaded container and he suffered arm and leg fractures that required hospitalization for several days. There were no witnesses and a post-accident inspection of the vehicle could not verify Employee #1's account. The accelerator was extensively damaged and, while brake defects were observed, they were not thought to have been a causal factor in the accident. The vehicle was not equipped with a speedometer and the governor limit was set at 45 mph, well above the posted 5 mph speed limit established by the employer. Employee #1 subsequently returned to work. Based on the available evidence, no conclusive determination of the cause of the accident could be made.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111823753 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Longshore equipment operators |