Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 86601.015 - Worker is Crushed by Trailer and Killed

Accident Summary Nr: 86601.015 -- Report ID: 0317900 -- Event Date: 07/07/2016
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1160683.015	07/08/2016		811118	Jw Transport, Inc.

Abstract: At 12:30 p.m. on July 7, 2016, a mechanic was operating a Mitsubishi forklift to raise a trailer. While the trailer was suspended by the forks of the forklift, he exited the forklift's cab and began removing plywood that was stuck underneath. The trailer fell from the forks, pinning the mechanic underneath. He suffered multiple injuries, including fractures to his skull, vertebrae, and ribs, resulting in his death.

Keywords: Crushing, Fracture, Head, Pinned, Powered Industrial Vehicle, Rib, Trailer, Vertebra

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1160683.015	49	M	Fatality		Laborers, except construction

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