Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14196026 - EMPLOYEE CRUSHED BETWEEN TRUCK CAB AND FRAME
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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102024361 | 10/17/1985 | 4212 | 0 | United Parcel Service |
Abstract: AFTER COMPLETING ENGINE REPAIRS ON A DIESEL TRACTOR, EMPLOYEE #1 BEGAN LOWERING THE CAB, USING A HYDRAULIC CAB JACK. THE CAB HUNG UP ON THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER. THE EMPLOYEE PLACED HIMSELF BETWEEN THE DESCENDING CAB AND THE TRUCK FRAME WHILE TRYING TO CLEAR THE HANGUP. HE WAS PINNED BETWEEN THE CAB AND THE TRUCK FRAME ACROSS HIS LOWER CHEST AND ABDOMEN, AND CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 102024361 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics |