Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202260857 - Employee Is Struck by Falling Beam, Later Dies
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316687201 | 06/26/2013 | 4212 | 484210 | Municipio De Vieques Saneamiento Y Salud |
Abstract: At 10:30 a.m. of June 24, 2013, Employee #1, with Municipio De Vieques Saneamiento Y Salud, was driving a debris truck to dispose of debris and a used refrigerator. Employee #1 got out of the truck and told a coworker to back off the truck, while being guided by Employee #1, who stood in the rear side. The coworker lost control of the heavy truck and crashed into a house's concrete beam, knocking the beam off the structure. The beam fell onto Employee #1's legs. Employee #1 was rushed to the local hospital to get prompt medical care. Then, Employee #1 was later air lifted by helicopter to another hospital. Employee #1 died at the hospital because of loss of blood, traumas and other complications.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316687201 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Laborers, except construction |
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