Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201081098 - Employee killed after falling off motorcycle
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112017876 | 05/28/1998 | 5013 | 0 | American Honda Motor Company |
Abstract: At approximately 3:30 p.m. on May 27, 1998, Employee #1 sustained fatal injuries when he fell off the motorcycle he was testing. This accident occurred at the Willow Springs Raceway located in Rosamond, CA. Employee #1 was riding a prototype motorcycle around a curve at a rate between 80 to 100 miles per hour. He struck another employee on the inside of the track, who was taking pictures. According to a witness, the other employee was in the line of the motorcycle and the rider of the bike could not avoid him. The motorcycle struck the other employee and, subsequently, Employee #1 fell from the bike and sustained fatal injuries. The other employee was also killed.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 112017876 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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