Inspection Detail
Inspection: 108721309 - West Motor Freight Of Pennsylvania
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
West Motor Freight Of Pennsylvania
3000 West 51st Street
Chicago, IL 60632
Mailing Address:
740 South Redding Avenue, Boyertown, PA 19512
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:4213
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 04/19/1994
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/20/1994
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360965842 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a truck driver, had arrived at the loading dock and was apparently preparing to remove the bindings and tarp from a load of aluminum on a flatbed trailer. While he was removing the third strap on the load, the load shifted and he was struck on the head by approximately 2.25 tons of aluminum. Employee #1 died.
Keywords: HEAD, LOAD SHIFT, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, FLATBED TRUCK, UNSTABLE LOAD
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 108721309 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Occupation not reported |
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