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Accident Summary Nr: 170210520 - Employee killed when crushed by dump truck during overturn

Accident Summary Nr: 170210520 -- Report ID: 0552651 -- Event Date: 04/16/1993
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
11484774204/19/199317710Key Construction Inc

Abstract: On April 16, 1993, Employee #1, of Key Construction Inc., was operating a 10-yard asphalt dump truck on highway 131. The truck's hydraulic control levers had been altered, which caused the dump box to rise to a height in excess of 14 feet 5 inches. The box struck a viaduct and was torn from the frame, and the truck overturned onto the driver's side. Employee #1, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown out of the cab and pinned under the truck. He died. the employer received two serious citations.

Keywords: EJECTED, PINNED, WORK RULES, CONTROL LEVER, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, DUMP TRUCK, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation
1 114847742 Fatality Fracture Occupation not reported

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