Inspection Detail

Inspection: 125836734 - Intergrated Airline Services

Inspection Information - Office: Sacramento District Office

Investigation Summary

At approximately 6:30 a.m. on January 7, 1999, Employee #1, a ramp agent for a UPS ground handler, and coworkers were off loading a parcel can (a loading container) that had been pulled into position adjacent to belt loader #121 by a coworker driving a Tug 154 industrial tow tractor. Employee #1 was standing between the can and the end of the belt loader when the tug driver disconnected the can from the tug and told another coworker to move the tug away. The coworker turned the wheel and stepped on the gas pedal, causing the tug to do a virtual 180 degree turn and run into the can. The can was pushed into the belt loader, pinning Employee #1 and lacerating his right calf.

Keywords: PINNED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, LACERATION, MECH MAT HANDLING, OFF LOADING, LOST CONTROL, LEG, TOWMOTOR