On July 25, 1996, a 60-year-old male, special road district foreman (victim), died from multiple trauma after he was struck by an oil distributor truck at a rural county road chip-and-seal project. … [Read more...] about Special Road District Foreman Struck by Oil Distributor Truck
Injuries
Highway Department Supervisor Struck by Reversing Dump Truck
On February 6, 1996, a 55-year-old male highway department supervisor (victim), died from multiple trauma after he was struck by a reversing dump truck at a multi-lane highway repair project. The … [Read more...] about Highway Department Supervisor Struck by Reversing Dump Truck
County Highway Department Worker Crushed When Dump Trailer and Truck Tipped Over
On June 6, 1995, a 47-year-old county highway department worker was crushed when the dump trailer and truck he was directing tipped over onto him. The victim was part of a five-man crew installing a … [Read more...] about County Highway Department Worker Crushed When Dump Trailer and Truck Tipped Over
Electrician Dies After Falling From Cherry Picker Basket
A 41-year-old male electrician (victim) died after he fell from the basket of an aerial lift truck. The victim and two coworkers were installing electrical wiring for a sign on the side of a highway … [Read more...] about Electrician Dies After Falling From Cherry Picker Basket
Worker Dies After Being Run Over by a Front-End Loader
A 31-year-old worker (victim) died of injuries he sustained after being run over by a front-nd loader at a construction site. The loader was equipped with an audible back-up alarm, however it was not … [Read more...] about Worker Dies After Being Run Over by a Front-End Loader
Worker Dies After Being Run Over by a Caterpillar
A 46-year-old worker (victim) died of injuries he sustained after being run over by a caterpillar at a construction site. On the day of the incident, workers were preparing the base for new asphalt … [Read more...] about Worker Dies After Being Run Over by a Caterpillar