On Friday, September 27, 2019, a 42-year-old male construction worker (the victim) was traveling on a major, four-lane interstate aswqw trsamnmmen route to an out-of-state destination to pick up supplies when he failed to notice that traffic had stopped due to an earlier collision. As a result, the victim's vehicle struck the rear of a semi-trailer. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS - Key contributing factors identified in this investigation include: 1. Advanced warning signage. 2. Fatigue related work schedule. 3. Failing to wear seat belt. RECOMMENDATIONS - Kentucky FACE investigator concluded that, to help prevent similar occurrences, employers should: 1. Warning devices should be utilized to alert motorist of slow or stopped traffic. 2. Employers should consider installing driver facing cameras to monitor seat belt usage. 3. Drivers should obtain adequate rest prior to operating a vehicle. 4. Employers should be aware of and avoid work schedules that may contribute to worker fatigue. 5. Employers should educate drivers on the dangers of driving while fatigued.
Construction Worker Dies on Kentucky Interstate in Single Vehicle Collision
2019
9 pages
Report
No indication
English
Public Health & Industrial Medicine , Construction Management & Techniques , Industrial Safety Engineering , Job Environment , Environmental Health & Safety , Highway Engineering , Accident analysis , Accident potential , Accident prevention , Accidents , Injuries , Injury prevention , Fatalities , Traumatic injuries , Construction workers , Drivers , Motor vehicles , Fatigue , Behavior , Warning devices , Safety measures , Transportation , Recommendations , Safety practices , Work schedules , Safety belts , Long work hours , Monitors , Monitoring systems , Rest periods , Safety Education