Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200000685 - Employee killed when crushed by falling automobile

Accident Summary Nr: 200000685 -- Report ID: 0728500 -- Event Date: 04/13/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
302246756	04/14/1999	3711	0	Executive Coach Builders

Abstract: At approximately 8:30 a.m. on April 13, 1999, Employee #1 was working under a limousine when he attempted to move one of the supporting lifting pads slightly so he could better access the work area. He struck the arm of the pad twice with a hammer, causing the arm to move out from underneath the car. The vehicle fell, crushing and killing Employee #1. A coworker who was underneath the vehicle at the same time was able to escape unharmed.

Keywords: HYDRAULIC LIFT, AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, HOISTING MECHANISM, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, CRUSHED, AUTOMOBILE, FALLING OBJECT, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	302246756			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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