Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202333928 - Employee Dies from Head Injury When Golf Cart Overturns

Accident Summary Nr: 202333928 -- Report ID: 0253420 -- Event Date: 09/16/2008
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
312425366	09/22/2008	7992	713910	Mountain View Golf Course

Abstract: On September 16, 2008, Employee #1 was driving a golf cart and putting out signs for a golf tournament. While driving the cart, he was blinded by sun glare, ran off the path, and struck a tree. The cart turned on its side, trapping Employee #1 inside. He sustained a head injury, but was conscious after the accident and was transported to the hospital. Due to his worsening condition, he was transferred to a different hospital, where he died several days after the accident.

Keywords: HEAD, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, STRUCK AGAINST, GOLF CART, TREE, OVERTURN, POOR VISIBILITY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	312425366			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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