Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170068993 - Employee killed when run over by unmanned tractor

Accident Summary Nr: 170068993 -- Report ID: 0352420 -- Event Date: 10/26/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
119573442	10/27/1995	0115	0	Ernest Butler

Abstract: Employee #1 was assigned to mow the stalks in a corn field with a John Deere tractor, model #4040, serial #4321. The tractor started while he was not in the cab; he either fell to the ground or was on the ground for an unknown reason when he was run over. The mower attached to the tractor dragged him approximately 100 yards before depositing his body alongside the road. His neck was severely lacerated and he was killed. The mower blade was not in operation at the time.

Keywords: VEHICLE IN GEAR, AGRICULTURE, DRAGGED, LACERATION, NECK, TRACTOR, UNMANNED, RUN OVER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	119573442			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Farm workers

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