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Accident: 828764 - Employee Killed When Vehicle Fell On Him

Accident: 828764 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 02/22/1988
InspectionOpen DateSICEstablishment Name
10420664402/29/19885932Aikey Auto Salvage
EMPLOYEE #1 USED A POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCK TO HOIST THE BACK OF A PICKUP TRUCK ABOUT FOUR FEET OFF THE GROUND SO HE COULD REMOVE THE GAS TANK FROM THE PICKUP. HE FAILED TO USE ANY TYPE OF SECONDARY SUPPORT DEVICE (EG. BLOCKS). WHEN HE CRAWLED UNDER THE PICKUP TO REMOVE THE GAS TANK THE PICKUP SLIPPED OFF THE SINGLE FORK SUPPORTING IT AND FELL ONTO EMPLOYEE #1. HE WAS CRUSHED TO DEATH.
Keywords: blocks, work rules, crushed, industrial truck, struck by, pickup truck, falling object
Employee # Inspection Age Sex Degree Nature Occupation
1 104206644 Fatality Asphyxia Bus, truck and stationary engine mechanics

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