Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202448544 - Employee's Arms Are Fractured in Fall from Dozer

Accident Summary Nr: 202448544 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 05/22/2007
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
126158971	06/22/2007	4953	562219	Burrtec Waste Industries Inc - West Valley Mrf

Abstract: At approximately 4:00 p.m. on May 22, 2007, Employee #1 was assigned to repair a Caterpillar D8N Track-Type Tractor. He ascended the dozer and saw the location of a bolt that was needed. He then dismounted the dozer and stepped out of the cab facing forward. He stepped down to the track without three points of contact. While turning on the track, his right foot slipped, and he fell approximately 4.25 ft to cement. As he was falling he brought his arms up to protect his face and head and landed on his elbows. He was hospitalized with fractured upper arms.

Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, MECHANIC, SLIP, STRUCK AGAINST, FALL, ARM, BULLDOZER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	126158971			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Heavy equipment mechanics

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