Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200641256 - Employee killed when crushed by compressor buggy

Accident Summary Nr: 200641256 -- Report ID: 0627700 -- Event Date: 12/18/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302387287	12/20/1999	1382	0	Mercer Seismic Exploration

Abstract: Employee #1 directed or allowed a coworker to position a rough terrain compressor buggy directly opposite a drilling buggy on a rocky, 7 degree slope. The coworker later stated that he set the parking brake before he left the compressor buggy. After approximately 15 minutes, the compressor buggy began to roll down the slope. It struck a rock, which caused it to change course slightly. The buggy missing the drill mast, but crushed Employee #1 against the drill console to the side of the drill mast. He was killed.

Keywords: BRAKE, OIL WELL DRILLING, STRUCK AGAINST, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, UNMANNED, MOTOR VEHICLE, SLOPE, CART

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302387287			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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