Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302364682 - Town Of Strafford
Inspection Information - Office: Vt Department Of Labor - Vosha
Site Address:
Town Of Strafford
Rt 132
Strafford, VT 05072
Mailing Address:
Box 27, Strafford, VT 05072
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9111
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: LocalGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 12/30/1998
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 12/30/1998
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 102060845 |
Investigation Summary
On December 14, 1998, Employee #1 was cleaning out his truck and sander after a morning of sanding roads. During the cleaning process, his right hand was caught by the outside auger of the Flink double auger sander. The employee's hand and arm were crushed before a passerby was able to turn the truck motor off and call for help. Employee #1 was hospitalized with his injuries. The truck and sander were brand new and had been used once for that storm.
Keywords: HIGHWAY, SAND, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, AUGER, ARM, UNTRAINED, HAND, MOTOR VEHICLE, TRUCK DRIVER
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 302364682 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |