Inspection Detail

Inspection: 305995938 - United Rentals Highway Technologies, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Chicago South Area Office

Inspection Nr: 305995938

Report ID: 0521700

Date Opened: 04/07/2003

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

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Accident	100031657

Investigation Summary

Investigation Nr: 200031763

Event: 04/05/2003

Employees Struck By Vehicle

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

Investigated Inspection
#	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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