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Accident: 732305 - One Employee Killed, One Injured When Struck By Semi-Truck
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107931412 | 06/26/1989 | 1611 | Swank Associated Companies, Inc. |
| Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name |
| 107931404 | 06/26/1989 | 1611 | Walsh & Kelly Inc |
Employees #1 and #2 were part of a road crew that was removing asphalt from a northbound highway surface in front of a road milling machine. At least 1/2 mile of road had been reduced to a single lane. The construction lane and the travel lane were separated by traffic cones. The employees were standing next to the guardrail when they were struck by a semi-truck. Employee #1 was pronounced dead at the scene. Employee #2 was treated and released from the Merrillville Methodist Hospital. Police estimate the truck's speed at impact to be 35 to 40 mph; it left 373 feet of skid before striking the inside guardrail and the two employees. The truck driver was cited by the State Police for excessive speed. The fact that the truck brakes were out of adjustment was also noted as a contributing factor.
| Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107931412 | Fatality | Other | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators | ||
| 2 | 107931404 | Non Hospitalized injury | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Paving, surfacing and tamping equipment operators |