Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202600771 - Tractor Serviceman Is Killed When Crushed by Cab and Boom

Accident Summary Nr: 202600771 -- Report ID: 0352450 -- Event Date: 12/28/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313650335	12/28/2009	5083	423820	Gladhill Tractor Mart Inc

Abstract: On December 28, 2009, Employee #1 was troubleshooting a John Deere 332 Skid Steer and attempting to locate an oil leak. He raised the boom and operator's station (cab) and climbed under the cab. While he was checking for a leak, the boom cycled down and caught on the cab. Within seconds, the cab and boom cycled to the lowest position and pinned Employee #1 under the cab. He was discovered by coworkers approximately 30 minutes later and pronounced dead at the scene.

Keywords: REPAIR, BOOM, PINNED, FARM MACHINERY, MECHANIC, LOCKOUT, CRUSHED, TRACTOR, MECH MALFUNCTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313650335			Fatality	Other	Farm equipment mechanics

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