Accident Report Detail

Accident: 200980118 - Employee Killed When Truck Falls Off Hoist

**Accident: 200980118 -- Report ID: 0855610 -- Event Date: 05/14/1999**
Inspection	Open Date	SIC	Establishment Name
300709631	05/18/1999	7549	Brown'S Towing

On May 14, 1999, Employee #1 was in the shop when a 2 1/2-ton van-type truck being positioned on a hoist fell off. He became pinned between the vehicle and the hoisting apparatus, and died of crushing injuries.

Keywords: hydraulic lift, hoisting mechanism, unsecured, work rules, hoist, caught between, crushed, truck, falling object

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	300709631			Fatality	Other	Supervisors, mechanics and repairers

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