Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 95570.015 - Employee falls from elevated work surface and later dies
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1232704.015 | 05/16/2017 | 484122 | Yrc Freight |
Abstract: At 6:30 p.m. on May 9, 2017, an employee was trying to stabilize a load of freight inside a trailer. The employee climbed on top of the load and instructed a coworker to move the load into the trailer while they were on top. The employee fell approximately 5 feet onto the trailer floor and was hospitalized with several fractured ribs. The employee died several days later due to complications from their injuries.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1232704.015 | 68 | M | Fatality | Freight, stock and material handlers, n.e.c. |
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