Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202368437 - Employee Is Struck and Killed When Hydraulic Jack Displaces

Accident Summary Nr: 202368437 -- Report ID: 1055340 -- Event Date: 07/08/2010
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
314480641	07/08/2010	4212	484110	Interstate Wood Products Inc

Abstract: On July 8, 2010, Employee #1 was changing brake parts on a semi-truck trailer. He placed a hydraulic fluid jack under the axle, but did not place a saddle type fitting on the top of the jack lift rod. This fitting was designed to accommodate round objects, such as axles. As he worked, the jack was displaced and the air bag flange fell, striking Employee #1 in his head. He died from traumatic head injuries.

Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, UNSECURED, FALLING OBJECT, JACK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	314480641			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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