OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221642267
156032 - NC DOT SAFETY - RISK MGMT-EQUIPMENT SHOP-JONES CTY
TRENTON, NC·
Event description
Employee is killed when struck by pavement roller in shop
Investigation abstract
On February 16, 2024, an employee working for a state department of transportation was working on the seat for a pavement roller. The employee was in the equipment shop after the end of his shift. For reasons unknown, it is suspected that he attempted to move the roller by manipulating an actuator switch for the seat and pulling the reverse lever. The employee was found later and had died after being struck by the pavement roller.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 60 M
- Event type
- 1
- Occupation code
- 999
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