On Oct. 3, 2003, a 57-year-old utility worker was killed when a vehicle entered his short-duration work zone and struck him. The worker was in the process of locating underground gas lines for … [Read more...] about Vehicle Strikes Utility Worker in Short-Duration Work Zone
Injury Causes
Hispanic Laborer Died After Being Struck by a Vehicle in a Roadway Work Zone
A 23-year-old Hispanic utility contracting company worker died on December 30, 2003 from head injuries he received after being struck by a vehicle in a roadway work zone. He and a co-worker were … [Read more...] about Hispanic Laborer Died After Being Struck by a Vehicle in a Roadway Work Zone
Hispanic Carpenter Killed When Struck by Piece of Concrete that Fell From Rigging Device During Hoist in Highway Work Zone
A 51-year-old Hispanic male carpenter was killed when struck by a 2000 pound piece of pre-cast concrete that broke loose and fell while being hoisted above him. The victim was part of a seven-person … [Read more...] about Hispanic Carpenter Killed When Struck by Piece of Concrete that Fell From Rigging Device During Hoist in Highway Work Zone
Construction Laborer Killed When Run Over by Dump Truck in Highway Work Zone
A 20-year-old construction laborer (the victim) died of injuries he received from being run over by a dump truck in the activity area of a highway work zone. This was a large project, where the main … [Read more...] about Construction Laborer Killed When Run Over by Dump Truck in Highway Work Zone
Road Maintenance Worker Died 15 Months After Falling Backwards Off a Dump Truck Onto Pavement
This 44 year old white male worked as part of a road crew doing repairs for 5 years. While loading a large slab of cement into a dump truck, the victim was pinned against the top side of the dump … [Read more...] about Road Maintenance Worker Died 15 Months After Falling Backwards Off a Dump Truck Onto Pavement
Jackhammer Operator Run Over by a Truck in a Highway Work Zone
On September 8, 2001, a 37-year-old construction worker was killed when he was run over by a fuel truck in a highway work zone. The victim was employed by a construction company that was doing deck … [Read more...] about Jackhammer Operator Run Over by a Truck in a Highway Work Zone