Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 82123.015 - Worker is Struck and Killed by Industrial Tow Tractor

Accident Summary Nr: 82123.015 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 01/07/2016
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1116529.015	01/08/2016		541614	United Parcel Service Inc.

Abstract: At 9:07 p.m. on January 7, 2016, a worker was carrying personal items to his assigned vehicle that was parked in a yard before starting his shift. The had to a cross two-way traffic to access the vehicle. As he was walking to the vehicle, he was struck and killed by an industrial tow tractor (or shifter). The incident investigation revealed that the tractor driver was searching for a trailer and did not see the worker crossing the street.

Keywords: Chest, Head, Motor Vehicle, Reflective Vest, Run Over, Struck By, Tractor

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1116529.015	48	M	Fatality		Industrial truck and tractor equipment operators

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