Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170744502 - Employee killed when struck by flying sign post

Accident Summary Nr: 170744502 -- Report ID: 0253650 -- Event Date: 07/06/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124577115	07/08/1999	9621	0	Nyc Dot Maspeth Sign Shop

Abstract: On July 6, 1999, Employee #1 and a coworker were assigned to lengthen the bus stop at an intersection in the Bronx, NY. To remove the existing sign support pole (drive rail) the coworker started their assigned vehicle while Employee #1 stood on the sidewalk to alert pedestrians to stay clear. The coworker was pushing on the drive rail when it snapped and was propelled through the air, striking Employee #1's forehead and chest. A pedestrian alerted a passing NYPD radio car and help was summoned. Employee #1 was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, SUPPORT POSTS, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, MOTOR VEHICLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124577115			Fatality	Other	Laborers, except construction

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