Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170766034 - Fuel Tank Rolls over Worker Who Sustains Multiple Fractures

Accident Summary Nr: 170766034 -- Report ID: 0950615 -- Event Date: 09/13/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125535328	09/14/2006	8211	611110	Paradiso Mechanical Inc

Abstract: At approximately 10:54 a.m. on September 13, 2006, Employee #1 was working for a company that excavated and replaced old underground fuel tanks. Employee #1 was assisting a truck driver of an independent contractor, in unloading a 6,000-gallon Xerxes fiberglass fuel tank (nominal tank weight was 2,000 lbs.) from a Ford F350 truck (Indiana License Number 311280, and trailer Illinois License Number 17933). The driver removed the straps securing the tank, while Employee #1 placed a 24-ft extension ladder against the tank and climbed to the top. The tank then rotated on the trailer. Employee #1 fell to the ground, and the tank rolled over him. Employee #1 sustained crushing injuries, including multiple fractures of the ribs, pelvis, and back. Employee #1 was hospitalized for several weeks, and was transferred to Laurel Grove Hospital for rehabilitation on November 7.

Keywords: DELIVERY WORK, EXCAVATION, EXTENSION LADDER, UNSECURED, CONSTRUCTION, STORAGE TANK, TRAILER TRUCK, CRUSHED, RIB, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125535328			Hospitalized injury	Other	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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