Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200921278 - Employee killed when crushed by a bulldozer

Accident Summary Nr: 200921278 -- Report ID: 0355112 -- Event Date: 11/12/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306819590	11/12/2003	7353	532412	Carter Machinery Company, Inc.

Abstract: On November 12, 2003, Employee #1 was performing diagnostic tests on the engine of a Caterpillar bulldozer, Model Number D5HXL, in the field. For some reason, he was crushed beneath the right side track of the bulldozer with the transmission engaged in second gear and the throttle idling on high. No witnesses observed the accident. Employee #1 was found dead after the bulldozer was observed in motion without an operator.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ABDOMEN, REPAIR, WORK RULES, TEST EQUIPMENT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, STRUCK BY, BULLDOZER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306819590			Fatality	Other	Heavy equipment mechanics

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