OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221710387

108202 - TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC

SAINT PAUL, MN— 2024-09-30T00:00:00

Event: Axle, Caught Between, Crushed, Delivery Work, Head, Lockout, Lockout/Tagout, Motor Vehicle, Pinned, Semi Tractor Trailer, Skull, Tire, Tractor Trailer, Trailer, Trailer Truck, Truck, Truck Driver, Wheel
NAICS: 484121
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347822538
Employer profile: 108202 - TAYLOR TRUCK LINE INC
Summary number: 221710387
Report ID: 0552700

Event description

Employee dies when head is pinned between tire and trailer

Investigation abstract

On September 30, 2024, an employee working for a trucking company was adjusting the tandems on a trailer when the trailer moved and pinned the employee. The employee had his head between the upper area of the rightmost tire on an axle and the bottom edge of the trailer. The employee was killed due to crush injuries to his skull.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 69 M

Event type
2

Occupation code
999

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