Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200372019 - Employee killed when struck by steel bridging bundle
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 303563977 | 01/08/2002 | 4212 | 0 | Tidewater Transporation |
Abstract: On December 27, 2001, Employee #1, an owner operator truck driver, was delivering a load of structural steel weighing approximately 15,000 pounds to a job site under construction. Employee #1 backed the load on his first attempt and then decided to pull forward to the unloading area. Upon trying to unload the materials, Employee #1 unhooked the first strap near the front of the trailer and proceeded to remove four additional straps down the length of the trailer. When Employee #1 got to the last strap and loosened it up, a 20-foot-long bundle of steel bridging slipped from the trailer and struck him in the head. Emergency Medical Services was summoned and Employee #1 was taken to the hospital where he died five days later.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 303563977 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Truck drivers, heavy |
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