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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 115263626 - Us West Communications
Inspection Information - Office: Dosh Tacoma Service Location, Tacoma, Wa
Site Address:
Us West Communications
7850-B S Trafton
Tacoma, WA 98409
Mailing Address:
1600 7th Ave #3209, Seattle, WA 98191
Union Status: Union
SIC:4813
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/23/1996
Emphasis: L:Wasafety
Case Closed: 08/23/1996
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 361229388 |
Investigation Summary
On August 8, 1996, Employees #1 and #2, of U.S. West, were returning to their Tacoma office after transporting a technician to Kent, WA, to pick up his van. They were traveling southbound on Interstate 5 when the speedometer on their 1991 Corsica started to malfunction. It jumped to 85 mph, down to 45 mph, and then the car lost power and stalled. Traffic was heavy, and Employee #1, the driver, signaled as she moved toward the shoulder from the first inside lane. One car moved around them before a cab-over pickup with a fifth wheel struck the Corsica from behind and pushed it 100 ft down the freeway. Employee #1 suffered severe head injuries and was killed; Employee #2 sustained back and neck injuries. Both employees were wearing seat belts.
Keywords: HEAD, HIGHWAY, TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, BACK, AUTOMOBILE, NECK, STRUCK BY, MECH MALFUNCTION, MOTOR VEHICLE
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 115263626 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported | ||
| 2 | 115263626 | Hospitalized injury | Strain/Sprain | Occupation not reported |