Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201630837 - Employee is killed when caught between two trailers

Accident Summary Nr: 201630837 -- Report ID: 1054111 -- Event Date: 02/08/2000
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303133839	02/08/2000	4212	0	Terrain Tamers Chip Hauling Inc

Abstract: At approximately 3:30 p.m. on February 8, 2000, Employee #1 had loaded the second of two trailers. As he pulled away from the loading area onto a slight incline, it appeared to him that the hitch between the two trailers came apart. He stopped his vehicle, set the brakes, and went back to investigate. As he reached between the two trailers the rear one skidded toward the front one trapping and killing him.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, PIN, PINNED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, TRAILER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303133839			Fatality	Asphyxia	Truck drivers, heavy

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