Inspection Detail
Inspection: 111617163 - Wick'S Hay, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Minnesota Department Of Labor And Industry
Site Address:
Wick'S Hay, Inc.
I35 (South Bound Lane) And Cord 8
Faribault, MN 55021
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 15, Toivola, MN 55789
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:1799
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/08/1992
Planning Guide: Safety-Construction
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/21/1992
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360240006 |
Investigation Summary
EMLOYEE #1 WAS RIDING IN A STANDING POSITION ON A TRUCK LOADED WITH STRAW BALES. THE HEIGHT OF THE UPPERMOST BALES WAS APPROXIMATELY 12 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. THE TRUCK PASSED UNDER AN OVERPASS WHILE THE EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING ON THE BALES. THE EMPLOYEE STRUCK THE BRIDGE AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH WITH HIS UPPER BACK AND HEAD. THE EMPLOYEE WAS LOOKING AT THE TRAILING TRAFFIC AND WAS UNAWARE THAT THE TRUCK WAS APPROACHING THE OVERPASS. THE EMPLOYEE DIED FROM HEAD INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE OVERPASS HAD A 16 FOOT CLEARANCE FROM GROUND LEVEL. THE ACCIDENT OCCURRED AT 5:30 PM ON OCTOBER 3RD, 1991.
Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, BRIDGE, INATTENTION, CONSTRUCTION, TRUCK, STRUCK BY
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 111617163 | Occupation Not Listed |
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