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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 106588676 - W.K. Services
Inspection Information - Office: Wichita Area Office
Site Address:
W.K. Services
1002 Commerce
Hesston, KS 67062
Mailing Address:
Box 697, Hesston, KS 67062
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4953
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/13/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 05/15/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360382410 |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 5:40 p.m. on May 6, 1996, Employee #1 was cutting a U-bolt so he could adjust the suspension system springs on a 28,000 lb trash truck. He had one jack under the axle on the side of the truck where he was working, and all of the tires removed. When the U-bolt was cut, the tension on the springs was apparently released, and the axle twisted. This caused the truck to fall off the jack, pinning Employee #1 to the ground. He died of crushing injuries to his chest. Two industrial frame jacks, and two axle jacks rated for 40,000 lb, had been available, but Employee #1 had not used either of them.
Keywords: CHEST, GARBAGE TRUCK, MAINTENANCE, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, UNSECURED, PINNED, WORK RULES, FALLING OBJECT, JACK, UNSTABLE POSITION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 106588676 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |