Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 740571 - EMPLOYEE KILLED WHEN TRUCK DROVE OFF ELEVATED ROADWAY

Accident Summary Nr: 740571 -- Report ID: 0950651 -- Event Date: 03/04/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
120189873	03/04/1994	1429	0	American Rock & Asphalt Inc

Abstract: Loss of engine power while descending a 17 percent grade in a 180,000 pound mine haulage truck resulted in the loss of the transmission/retarder braking system used in controlling the descent of the truck on the steep downgrade. As a result of mechanical defects present in the brake system, Employee #1 was unable to slow the truck's acceleration down the grade. The subsequent loss of control caused the truck to leave an unprotected section of an elevated roadway and fall to a level approximately 50 feet below. Employee #1, unprotected by the seatbelt provided, was fatally injured when he was ejected from the truck on impact.

Keywords: EJECTED, TORSO, TRUCK, TRUCK DRIVER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	120189873			Fatality	Other	Truck drivers, heavy

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