Powered by GoogleTranslate

UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

Contact Us FAQ A to Z Index English Español

Inspection Detail



Accident Investigation Summary
Summary Nr: 14526404 Event: 08/30/1985Head Caught In Pinch Point Of Front End Loader
THE EMPLOYER WAS OPERATING A NEW HOLLAND L-785 SKID STEER FRONT END LOADER. HE HAD JUST DUMPED A BUCKET OF SAND AT A CANAL EDGE. EMPLOYEE #1, APPARENTLY ATTEMPTING TO GET HIS BOSS'S ATTENTION, STUCK HIS HEAD BETWEEN THE RAISED BUCKET ARM AND IT'S HYDRAULIC CYLINDER. THE OPERATOR WAS UNAWARE OF EMPLOYEE #1'S LOCATION. WHEN HE DROPPED THE BUCKET TO THE BACK BLADING POSITION, EMPLOYEE #1'S HEAD WAS CAUGHT IN THE PINCH POINT AND HIS SKULL FRACTURED. HE WAS IMMEDIATELY TRANSPORTED TO A HOSPITAL, WHERE HE WAS PRONOUCED DEAD. CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED HAZARD WARNINGS MAY HAVE PREVENTED THIS FATALITY.
Keywords: front end loader, hydraulic cylinder, crushed, skull, nip point
Inspection Degree Nature Occupation
1 1204791 Fatality Fracture Occupation not reported

Thank You for Visiting Our Website

You are exiting the Department of Labor's Web server.

The Department of Labor does not endorse, takes no responsibility for, and exercises no control over the linked organization or its views, or contents, nor does it vouch for the accuracy or accessibility of the information contained on the destination server. The Department of Labor also cannot authorize the use of copyrighted materials contained in linked Web sites. Users must request such authorization from the sponsor of the linked Web site. Thank you for visiting our site. Please click the button below to continue.

Close