Accident Report Detail
Accident: 200450187 - Employee Killed When Struck By Falling Truck Cab
Accident: 200450187 -- Report ID: 0418600 -- Event Date: 03/13/1997 | |||||||
Inspection | Open Date | SIC | Establishment Name | ||||
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300327442 | 03/17/1997 | 4212 | City Environmental Services, Inc Of Alabama - Doth | ||||
Employee #1 was repairing a diesel truck of a cab-over-engine design. The cab was hoisted by hydraulics, and was equipped with a safety rod and latch bolt that secured it in place. Employee #1 failed to engage the safety rod and bolt, and the cab came down on him. He was crushed and killed. Employee #1 was working alone at the time of the accident. | |||||||
Keywords:
safety latch, repair, automotive repair, unsecured, work rules, diesel truck, crushed, truck
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Employee # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature | Occupation | |
1 | 300327442 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |