Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 812990 - EMPLOYEE CRUSHED UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT

Accident Summary Nr: 812990 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 12/21/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
107775769	12/22/1989	5083	0	County Side Implement, Inc.

Abstract: On December 21, 1989, Employee #1 was removing the front wheel assembly of a John Deere four-wheel drive articulated tractor for engine repair. While the employee was jacking up the front end, the tractor pivoted and the front end fell on him, crushing his lower back and legs. Employee #1 was air lifted to St. Paul Ramsey Hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.

Keywords: FARM MACHINERY, MECHANIC, BACK, CRUSHED, TRACTOR, FALLING OBJECT, MECH MALFUNCTION, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	107775769			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Farm equipment mechanics

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