Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 845834 - Employee dies of suffocation when struck by vehicle

Accident Summary Nr: 845834 -- Report ID: 0521100 -- Event Date: 05/03/1993
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106508229	05/04/1993	5015	0	A-1 Auto Inc

Abstract: On May 4, 1993, Employee #1, an automotive dismantler at a salvage facility, was working beneath a vehicle suspended by two automotive stands. The vehicle became dislodged when one of the stands tipped. The vehicle fell on top of the employee's chest, suffocating him. Employee #1 died.

Keywords: CHEST, DISMANTLING, VEHICLE, SUFFOCATED, UNSECURED, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, JACK

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106508229			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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