Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201381266 - Employees Are Struck by Falling Automobile with One Dying

Accident Summary Nr: 201381266 -- Report ID: 0214500 -- Event Date: 08/31/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314674052	08/31/2010	5015	423140	Beji, Llc

Abstract: At approximately 9:25 a.m. on August 31, 2010, Employee #1 and #2 were working at a salvage yard and assisting with the dismantling of automobiles. A Komatsu forklift was used to elevate the automobile. The forks were inserted through the front windshield and lifted the vehicle to an approximate height of 4.5 ft. The employees were standing underneath the elevated automobile and removing parts. During the work, the vehicle slipped from the forks and fell, striking Employee #1 and Employee #2. Employee #1 suffered traumatic injuries that killed him. Employee #2 received a broken left leg, bruised ribs, bruised back and abrasions to his back and head for which he was hospitalized.

Keywords: UNSECURED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, AUTOMOBILE, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314674052			Hospitalized injury	Concussion	Occupation not reported
2	314674052			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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