Inspection Detail
Inspection: 304130065 - Virginia Department Of Transportation
Inspection Information - Office: Va-E-Verona (Field Office) - Safety 0355116
Site Address:
Virginia Department Of Transportation
Commerce Rd
Staunton, VA 24401
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:9621
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: StateGovt
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/15/2001
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis: L:Fri
Case Closed: 06/15/2001
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362310971 |
Investigation Summary
In an attempt to remove tire debris from an interstate highway, an employee driving a state department of transportation truck (facing southbound, with lights flashing) pulled onto the right shoulder in an effort to cross both the acceleration lane of an entrance ramp and the traffic lanes. As the employee crossed the acceleration lane and was attempting to cross the traffic lanes, the employee was struck by a privately owned vehicle that was also traveling southbound. The employee received life threatening injuries, and died the next day. According to the police and independent eyewitnesses, the victim must have seen the truck, but too late, and attempted to get out of the path of travel. The driver slowed down to approximately 30 mph, but could not avoid the accident. The driver of the privately owned vehicle was not charged.
Keywords: HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, VEHICLE, ABRASION, HIGHWAY SHOULDER, CONTUSION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 304130065 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec |
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