Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170220321 - Employee killed when crushed by vehicle falling off lift

Accident Summary Nr: 170220321 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 12/27/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110672433	12/30/1991	5093	0	Dix Automotive Recyclers

Abstract: On December 27, 1991, Employee #1, of Dix Automotive Recyclers, was removing parts from a vehicle that was elevated 74 in. by an electromechanical automotive lift. The vehicle's weight shifted, causing the lifting arms and pads to spin horizontally away from the vehicle. The vehicle fell onto the employee, crushing and killing him. The employer was issued several serious, regulatory, and other citations.

Keywords: HYDRAULIC LIFT, VEHICLE, LOAD SHIFT, CRUSHED, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110672433			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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