OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221645427

Automobile,Automotive Repair,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Electrical Work,Electrician,Head,Hydraulic,Hydraulic Equipment,Lighting,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Pin,Pinned,Removal,Repair,Struck By,Tow Bar,Tow Truck,Unsafe Position

2024-02-28T00:00:00

Event: Automobile,Automotive Repair,Blunt force,Blunt force trauma,Electrical Work,Electrician,Head,Hydraulic,Hydraulic Equipment,Lighting,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Pin,Pinned,Removal,Repair,Struck By,Tow Bar,Tow Truck,Unsafe Position
Linked inspection: No inspection record linked to this accident's victims.
Summary number: 221645427
Report ID: 0626600

Event description

Employee dies of head trauma after struck by tow truck arm

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 48 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
575

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