On February 20, 2004, two male tow truck operators (the victims), ages 23 and 24, were fatally injured when a passing car struck them as they stood in the breakdown lane of a major interstate highway. … [Read more...] about Two Tow Truck Drivers Killed When Struck in a Highway Breakdown Lane – Massachusetts
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Evaluation of Systems to Monitor Blind Areas Behind Trucks Used in Road Construction and Maintenance: Phase 1
The majority of fatalities that occur in road construction work zones in the United States involve a worker being struck by a piece of construction equipment or other vehicle. The Spokane Research … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Systems to Monitor Blind Areas Behind Trucks Used in Road Construction and Maintenance: Phase 1
Laborer Run Over by Dump Truck at Roadway Resurfacing Operation – Virginia
On July 7, 1998, a 35-year-old male laborer (the victim) was run over by a dump truck during resurfacing operations on a two-lane municipal road. The victim, part of an eight person paving crew, was … [Read more...] about Laborer Run Over by Dump Truck at Roadway Resurfacing Operation – Virginia
Construction Laborer Dies After Being Run Over by Asphalt Roller at Highway Construction Site – Virginia
On October 23, 1997, a 37-year-old male construction laborer (the victim) died after being run over by an asphalt roller during a highway paving operation. A seven-person crew was engaged in paving … [Read more...] about Construction Laborer Dies After Being Run Over by Asphalt Roller at Highway Construction Site – Virginia
Construction Laborer Dies After Being Struck by a Front End Loader at a Construction Site – Pennsylvania
On June 10, 1997 at approximately 11:00 a.m., a 20-year old male construction worker (the victim) was struck by a Caterpillar Model 966 D front end loader at a construction site and died 13 hours … [Read more...] about Construction Laborer Dies After Being Struck by a Front End Loader at a Construction Site – Pennsylvania
Equipment Operator Dies After Scraper Overturns – Virginia
A 47-year-old male equipment operator (the victim) died when the scraper he was operating overturned while negotiating a turn. As part of a parkway construction project, the victim had been moving … [Read more...] about Equipment Operator Dies After Scraper Overturns – Virginia