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Accident Summary Nr: 200671774 - Employee killed when pinned against pole by utility truck
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301881017 | 01/19/1999 | 1731 | 0 | American Lighting & Signalization |
Abstract: Employee #1 was installing ground rods on a light pole when an MDTA bus struck the adjacent compressor, which was improperly parked too far into the roadway. The compressor was mounted on a trailer attached to a utility truck. The truck moved approximately 18 in. after the bus struck the compressor, and its right rear bumper pinned Employee #1's chest against the light pole. He died of blunt chest trauma injuries.
Keywords:
CHEST, CLEARANCE, INSTALLING, PINNED, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, UTILITY POLE
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highway, road, street | New project or new addition | $50,000 to $250,000 | 20 | X | |||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 301881017 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Helpers, construction trades | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Fencing, installing lights, signs, etc. Fatality Cause: Crushed/run-over by highway vehicle |