Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202004701 - Employee Is Killed When Dump Bed Is Lowered

Accident Summary Nr: 202004701 -- Report ID: 0317000 -- Event Date: 03/10/2006
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308992338	03/11/2006	8811	814110	Billie Gowans Dba Billy G'S

Abstract: On March 10, 2006, Employee #1 was painting the underside of the dump body cab overhang on a 1968 Chevrolet Dump Truck. To access the area, the dump bed had been raised, allowing him to work between the dump body and the cab. He was killed, when he inadvertently stepped on the control lever, causing the dump body to lower. He was crushed between the dump body and cab of the truck.

Keywords: ASPHYXIATED, CRUSHED, DUMP TRUCK, PAINTER, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308992338			Fatality	Asphyxia	Laborers, except construction

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