Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14517601 - AUTO MECHANIC STRUCK BY OUT-OF-CONTROL AUTOMOBILE
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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2178861 | 04/04/1985 | 5541 | 0 | Jerry'S Texaco #2, Inc. |
Abstract: EMPLOYEE #1 WAS WORKING ON 1968 PLYMOUTH WHEN AN ACCELERATOR SPRING BROKE, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO ACCELERATE TO A HIGH RPM. THE VIBRATION CAUSED THE GEARSHIFT TO DROP INTO THE "DRIVE" POSITION (FROM NEUTRAL) BY ITSELF. THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD, STRIKING EMPLOYEE #1 AND PUSHING HIM FROM OUTSIDE THE SERVICE WAY INTO THE INSIDE CONCRETE WALL. HE WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 2178861 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |