OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221390412
CITY OF BELFAST
BELFAST, ME·
Event description
Employee dies after falling from truck
Investigation abstract
At 11:30 a.m. on September 9, 2021, Employee #1 and a coworker were standing in the body of a dump truck securing materials. The materials included old floating docks. Employee #1 was standing on materials in the body of the dump truck when he lost his balance. He grabbed a 2-inch by 4-inch board that was attached to a floating dock. The nails on the board failed, and Employee #1 fell headfirst out of the truck body. He landed on the ground near the driver's side dual rear wheels. Employee #1 struck his head on the ground causing a skull fracture and cervical spine fractures. He was transported to the hospital and later died from his injuries.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 69 M
- Event type
- 5
- Occupation code
- 804
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