Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202674883 - Employee Is Killed When Crushed Underneath Truck
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316523364 | 06/14/2013 | 4212 | 484110 | David Dougherty Dba David Dougherty Trucking |
Abstract: On June 14, 2013,Employee #1, an owner operator of a trucking operation, was attempting to preform repairs to a semi truck at his business yard. As this work was being performed on the under carriage of the truck, a friend of Employee #1 who was helping him with these repairs, open the valve, at his request. the exiting air in the pressurized system was emptied, causing the chassis connected to the overburden wheels to lower to the ground, crushing Employee #1's upper torso, trapping him beneath the vehicle. Emergency services responded, he was declared dead at the scene.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 316523364 | Fatality | Other | Truck drivers, heavy |
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