Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14460356 - Employee killed when crushed between loader arm and body

Accident Summary Nr: 14460356 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 01/11/1985
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
14860308	01/30/1985	0241	0	Anna L. And Amos J. Rowland

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a Case loader, model 1737, to remove manure from the concrete floor of a barn when he struck a metal column and dismounted to investigate the damage. A coworker, also seated on the equipment, inadvertently struck the controls. The hydraulic cylinder and lifter arm came down on Employee #1, crushing him against the body of the machine. He was killed. Employee #1 had a good knowledge of the machine and its capabilities, and had always worked cautiously and safely.

Keywords: AGRICULTURE, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, RIDING ON EQUIPMENT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, LOADER, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	14860308			Fatality	Other	Farm workers

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