Inspection Detail
Inspection: 1195276.015 - Utah Department Of Public Safety
Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health
Site Address:
Utah Department Of Public Safety
Vicinity Of Sr 13 And 13600 N
Garland, UT 84312
Mailing Address:
4501 S 2700 W, Taylorsville, UT 84119
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 922120/Police Protection
Inspection Type: Fat/Cat
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/05/2016
Emphasis: S:Pubsec
Case Closed: 04/06/2017
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 1161652 |
Investigation Summary
At 9:45 p.m. on November 18, 2016, an employee was waving a flashlight to stop a semi-truck because of a low power line. The employee was performing traffic control and he had parked his patrol car on the side of the road. As the employee was waving a flashlight to stop a semi-truck from striking a low power line. A semi was heading southbound and a vehicle (2006 Chevy Cobalt) was heading northbound and struck the employee. The employee was killed from major trauma to legs, one leg amputated, multiple fractures, and severe head trauma.
Keywords: Amputation, Motor Vehicle, Power Lines, Run Over, Struck By
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1195276.015 | 31 | M | Fatality | Law Enforcement: Police |
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