Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 80737.015 - Worker is Crushed and Killed by Falling Lift Arm Attachment

Accident Summary Nr: 80737.015 -- Report ID: 0454510 -- Event Date: 10/23/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1101675.015	10/26/2015	5046	423440	69624 - Stec Equipment Inc

Abstract: At 1:38 p.m. on October 23, 2015, Employee #1 and a co-worker were working to release the locking mechanism that held the lift arm attachments of a Holland Skid Steer (model number: L555; serial number: 709497) in order to access the battery of the skid steer that had failed. While the co-worker operated a Hyundai forklift (model number: 30L-7A; serial number HHKHHF09CD0000694) with a 400 pound jib attached to elevate the lift arms of the skid steer to release the tension off the locking mechanism, Employee #1 maneuvered the skid steer to better adjust the lift arms for removing the locking pin. The skid steer began to rotate backwards on its rear wheels, causing the front plate on the loader lift arms to slide off of the jib that was supporting it. Employee #1 jumped out of the cab of the skid steer as the lift arms and pivoting plate fell towards the cab and ran towards the front of the equipment. The locking pin released and the lift arms crushed Employee #1. Employee #1 suffered multiple injuries to his head, neck, and shoulder, resulting in his death.

Keywords: Crushed, Equipment Failure, Falling Object, Head, Neck, Shoulder

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1101675.015	28	M	Fatality		Occupation not reported

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