Inspection Detail

Inspection: 304408743 - Ram Trucking

Inspection Information - Office: Utah Division Of Occupational Safety And Health

Inspection Nr: 304408743

Report ID: 0854910

Date Opened: 05/29/2001

Site Address:
Ram Trucking
Sl International Airport Expansion
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Mailing Address:
P O Box 274, Sweethome, OR 97386

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:4213

NAICS: 0

Inspection Type: Accident

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Safety

Close Conference: 05/29/2001

Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing

Emphasis: S:Amputations, S:Services

Case Closed: 05/29/2001

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	362653859

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 171061039

Event: 05/24/2001

Employee killed when struck by pipes falling off trailer

Employee #1, a truck driver, had removed three of four nylon load stabilizing bands or straps that held seven 1680-pound plastic pipes in position while they were being transported. Having trouble removing the last band or strap at the extreme rear end of the trailer, Employee #1 cut the strap with a knife. The load had probably shifted during transport, placing extra pressure on the last nylon strap and causing its ratcheting mechanism to bind. When Employee #1 cut the last nylon band or strap with a knife, the pressure caused by the load shifting was catastrophically released and he was struck by two 40-foot long pipes that fell off the trailer. Employee #1 was struck in the head and upper body by two of the 1680-pound plastic pipes, causing a possible fracture to the neck. Employee #1 also suffered a severe laceration to the scalp, with profuse bleeding and died from his injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, SCALP, LOAD SHIFT, LACERATION, LOAD BINDER, NECK, PIPE, STRUCK BY

Investigated Inspection
#	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304408743			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Truck drivers, heavy

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