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Accident Summary Nr: 200881753 - Construction Vehicle Rolls over Embankment and Kills Driver

Accident Summary Nr: 200881753 -- Report ID: 0215800 -- Event Date: 10/23/2010
Inspection NrDate OpenedSICNAICSEstablishment Name
31434777410/23/20101542236220Tkh Northeast, Inc

Abstract: In October 10, 2010, a 46-yr-old male was operating a heavy construction vehicle (earth compactor), when it slid over the adjacent embankment. The driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from the vehicle. However, the momentum of roller element tipped over and crushing and pinning the driver. The cause of death was listed as asphyxia.

Keywords: EJECTED, EMBANKMENT, ASPHYXIATED, ROLLER--CONST EQUIP, PINNED, ROLL-OVER, EARTHMOVING EQUIP, CRUSHED, SEAT BELT, CONCUSSION
Accident Details
End Use Project Type Project Cost Stories Non-building Height Fatality
Tower, tank, storage elevator New project or new addition $250,000 to $500,000 X

Employee Details
Employee # Inspection Nr Age Sex Degree of Injury Nature of Injury Occupation Construction
1 314347774 Fatality Asphyxia Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators Distance of Fall: feet
Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet
Cause: Backfilling and compacting
Fatality Cause: Crushed/run-over/trapped of operator by operating

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