Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202546198 - Employee Dies from Heart Attack
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317541076 | 02/24/2014 | 4581 | 488119 | Menzies Aviation |
Abstract: At approximately 5:15 a.m. on February 21, 2014, Employee #1 was operating a cargo MA Tug Technologies tow tractor (Model Identification RT-149, Serial Number 17978) at an international airport. He drove the cargo tow tractor from the storage area at an international terminal to a warehouse. Employee #1 lost control of the tug near a fire station on the airport. The cargo tug struck a 7.5 inch high curb, ejected him the tow tractor. Employee #1 was not wearing a seatbelt, as a portion of the seatbelt was missing from the tow tractor on the day of the accident. He was found pinned under a rear drive tire of the tow tractor and had sustained unspecified blunt force injuries. Evidence suggests that Employee #1 had died from a heart attack while driving the tractor tug.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 317541076 | Fatality | Fracture | Truck drivers, light |
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