Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200672210 - Employee killed when tow truck overturns

Accident Summary Nr: 200672210 -- Report ID: 0418800 -- Event Date: 10/16/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301889531	10/19/1999	4212	0	Absolute Transfer

Abstract: Employee #1, a tow truck operator for Absolute Transfer, was using a sling to upright a rolled-over tractor trailer. The sling broke, causing the tow truck to tilt and then roll over onto its side, crushing Employee #1. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The sling was defective and damaged, and it was not protected from sharp edges. The tractor trailer was also too heavy a load for this piece of equipment.

Keywords: HOISTING MECHANISM, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, OVERLOADED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, CRUSHED, MECH MAT HANDLING, TOW TRUCK, SLING, OVERTURN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301889531			Fatality	Concussion	Hoist and winch operators

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