A truck mechanic died from injuries received when he was crushed by a hydraulic arm on a recyclable refuse collection truck. The victim was troubleshooting an operational malfunction reported by the truck operator and placed himself between the hydraulic mechanism and the collection bin mounted on the front of the truck. The hydraulic mechanism activated and retracted, crushing the victim. The hydraulic arm and related components were purchased by the employer seven months prior to the incident. The specific training from the manufacturer on operations and servicing had not yet been given to the victim. The CA/FACE investigator determined that, in order to prevent future occurrences, mechanics that troubleshoot equipment malfunctions should: (1) Stay out of the pinch points of energized mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic devices. (2) Receive specific training from the vendor or manufacturer on the equipment on which they will be performing maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting.


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    Title :

    Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for California: A Mechanic Dies When He is Crushed by the Hydraulic Arm of a Recyclable Refuse Collection Truck


    Publication date :

    2011


    Size :

    8 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English