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Examples of Industrial Accidents: Crushed by Dump Truck Body

Crushed by Dump Truck Body
Accident Type:
Crushed by Dump Truck Body
 
Weather Conditions:
Clear, Warm
Type of Operation:
General Contractor
Size of Work Crew:
N/A
Collective Bargaining
Yes
Competent Safety Monitor on Site:
Yes
Safety and Health Program in Effect:
Yes
Was the Worksite Inspected Regularly:
Yes
Training and Education Provided:
No
Employee Job Title:
Truck Driver
Age & Sex:
25-Male
Experience at this Type of Work:
2 Months
Time on Project:
2 Weeks at Site


BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

A truck driver was crushed and killed between the frame and dump box of a dump truck. Apparently a safety "overtravel" cable attached between the truck frame and the dump box malfunctioned by catching on a protruding nut of an air brake cylinder. This prevented the dump box from being fully raised, halting its progress at a point where about 20 inches of space remained between it and the truck frame. The employee, apparently assuming that releasing the cable would allow the dump box to continue up-ward, reached between the rear dual wheels and over the frame, and disengaged the cable with his right hand. The dump box then dropped suddenly, crushing his head. The employee had not received training or instruction in proper operating procedures and was not made aware of all potential hazards in his work.

INSPECTION RESULTS

Following its inspection, OSHA issued one citation for one alleged serious violation of its construction standards. Had the required training been provided to the employee, this fatality might have been prevented.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS

Employees must be instructed to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their work.

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