Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170591267 - EMPLOYEE STRUCK BY INDUSTRIAL TRUCK HE WAS REPAIRING

Accident Summary Nr: 170591267 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 04/21/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125958439	07/31/1995	4911	0	Southern California Edison

Abstract: A vehicle repairer for an electric utility was troubleshooting and repairing a malfunctioning accelerator pedal on a Nor Skog electric-powered industrial truck (Model No. 2825). He left the key in the ignition, the brakes unset, and the vehicle in forward gear. When he touched the pedal, the vehicle moved forward, pinning him between the wall of the mechanic's bay and the front of the vehicle. The employee was hospitalized for his injuries.

Keywords: REPAIR, VEHICLE IN GEAR, PINNED, WORK RULES, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125958439			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Automobile mechanics

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