Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202654562 - Employee Is Struck by Falling Vehicle and Later Dies

Accident Summary Nr: 202654562 -- Report ID: 0950612 -- Event Date: 06/28/2013
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
317152239	07/01/2013	7538	811111	David Rodriguez Dba David'S Automotive

Abstract: At approximately 5:27 p.m. on June 28, 2013, Employee #1, a mechanic, was working under a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and on its steering system. Two different jacks elevated the SUV car. As Employee #1 worked on its steering column, the vehicle fell from the jacks and struck him in his head, causing traumatic head injuries. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital and then transferred to a medical hospital for more specialized treatment due to the head trauma. He died at the medical center.

Keywords: HEAD, UNSECURED, MECHANIC, SUSPENDED LOAD, STRUCK BY, MOTOR VEHICLE, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	317152239			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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