Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 999656 - Employee crushed by truck

Accident Summary Nr: 999656 -- Report ID: 0552700 -- Event Date: 12/07/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111631024	12/11/1989	5015	0	Windy Hill Auto Parts

Abstract: On or about December 7, 1989, Employee #1 was working in auto salvage yard, removing tires from cars. A truck driver drove in with truck and parked at a 90degree angle relative to Employee #1, which was on a slight hill. The truck was turned off and placed in reverse gear. Truck driver disembarked and walked toward Employee #1. Truck slipped out of gear and began to roll forward, but then changed direction, and rolled down the hill, striking Employee #1 and crushing him against the car. The impact pushed the car to the side, the truck continued to move, running over and killing #1.

Keywords: SLIP, TRUCK, GEAR, TIRE, TRUCK DRIVER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111631024			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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