OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221610488
UNITED CONTRACTORS MIDWEST, INC.
CHILLICOTHE, IL—
Event description
Employee is killed when hit by motor vehicle
Investigation abstract
At 6:40 a.m. on October 23, 2023, Employee #1 had parked and exited his work vehicle. Employee #1 was retrieving parts from a two-vehicle crash that had occurred moments earlier. Employee #1 was returning to his work truck, and he was struck by a car. The work truck had a working orange amber light, and Employee #1 was wearing a reflective vest. Employee #1 was killed from blunt force trauma.
Victim
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#1 Fatality Age 49 M
- Event type
- 1
- Occupation code
- 869
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