Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 688432 - Employee knocked off ladder by rolling truck, dies
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 103510350 | 02/08/1994 | 7538 | 0 | Bert A. Eisenmann |
Abstract: At approximately 8:15 a.m. on February 4, 1994, Employee #1 was standing on a ladder, about 13 1/2 feet off the ground, repairing a defective marker light at the rear of a truck trailer. The truck driver was unaware that Employee #1 was repairing the light because he had been told by Employee #1 to pull the truck into the garage when a bay became available. Not only did Employee #1 proceed with the repair without notifying the driver, but he also failed to secure the truck by obtaining the ignition key. Additionally, the truck driver did not conduct a "walk-around" prior to moving the truck. When a bay became available, the driver released the truck's air brake, causing the truck to roll backward and tip over the ladder on which Employee #1 was standing. Employee #1 sustained head injuries and was hospitalized for 2 days, after which he died.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 103510350 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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