Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 172249.015 - Employee is struck by UTV during rollover incident and is ki

Accident Summary Nr: 172249.015 -- Report ID: 0150900 -- Event Date: 10/22/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1784612.015	10/23/2024		922160	Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department

Abstract: At 5:30 p.m. on October 22, 2024, Employee #1, a firefighter, was operating a utility terrain vehicle (UTV) during response efforts at a brush fire. While driving over uneven terrain, the UTV rolled over and struck the employee in the head and neck. Emergency responders arrived at the scene, but the employee died from his injuries. Three additional firefighters sustained minor injuries and were treated without hospitalization.

Keywords: ATV, Brain, Head, Neck, Roll, Roll-Over, Struck Against, Struck By, Traumatic Brain Injury

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1784612.015	66	M	Fatality		Fire Fighter

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