Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201351376 - Employee killed when motorcycle struck steel column

Accident Summary Nr: 201351376 -- Report ID: 0419700 -- Event Date: 03/12/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303983829	03/12/2001	5012	0	Manheim Auctions Dba Daytona Auto Dealers Exchange

Abstract: Employee #1 was instructed to drive a motorcycle from a tent to another parking area. Employee #1 was experienced in driving motorcycles, and had a Florida license to drive one. Employee #1 and other employees did not wear protective helmets when they drove motorcycles on the employer's property. When Employee #1 started to drive the motorcycle he lost control of it, and the motorcycle and driver crashed through a closed bay door into the auction area, striking a steel structural column. It was discovered that the throttle friction adjustment screw which controls the throttle and fuel for the motorcycle was tightened. This may have contributed to the loss of control of the motorcycle. Employee #1 died from blunt force injuries to his head and neck.

Keywords: HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, STEEL COLUMN, MOTORCYCLE, NECK, CONCUSSION, LOST CONTROL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303983829			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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