Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170829071 - Employee killed when van falls from collapsing cinderblock

Accident Summary Nr: 170829071 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 08/09/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119563708	08/09/1994	5211	0	Western Building Supply, Incorporated

Abstract: Employee #1 was a maintenance worker at a mill and lumber yard. The company had recently purchased a new custom van and Employee #1 offered to install the shocks because he had owned an automobile-related business and was familiar with the work. One month after installation, it was discovered that the new shocks leaked. When Employee #1 began to install the replacement shocks, he supported the van by two concrete cinderblocks. One of the blocks collapsed under the weight of the van. Employee #1's chest was crushed and he died.

Keywords: CHEST, INSTALLING, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, COLLAPSE, UNSECURED, BLOCKS, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, AUTOMOBILE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119563708			Fatality	Asphyxia	Janitors and cleaners

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