Inspection Detail
Inspection: 305995938 - United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office
Site Address:
United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.
I-57 Between 127th Street And 147th Street
Blue Island, IL 60406
Mailing Address:
880 North Addison Rd.-P.O. Box 7050, Villa Park, IL 60181
Union Status: Union
SIC:7359
NAICS: 532490/Other Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 05/14/2003
Emphasis: L:Roadcon, S:Construction
Case Closed: 05/14/2003
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100031657 |
Investigation Summary
Two employees were installing barricades on a highway and were struck by a vehicle that drove through the existing barricades. The driver of the car apparently blacked-out and crossed through active traffic and the construction zone striking the employees. Employee #1 was fatally injured. Employee #2 sustained leg and foot injuries which ultimately lead to the amputation of the toes and part of the left foot. Employee #2 was hospitalized.
Keywords: FRACTURE, AMPUTATED, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, VEHICLE, CONSTRUCTION, TRAFFIC CONTROL, STRUCK BY, FOOT, LEG
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305995938 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 305995938 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |
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