On March 24, 2017, the victim exited his personal flatbed truck, which was left running in 6th gear, to turn off the genset (diesel generator). Prior to ascending the steps to the diesel generator, it appears the flatbed truck moved forward and pinned him against the genset trailer. The victim was found on Monday, March 27, 2017, and pronounced dead at the scene.
Best Practices
- Place the transmission in park and set the park brake before exiting vehicle.
- Do not depend on hydraulic systems to hold mobile equipment in a stationary position.
- Always chock the wheels when parking vehicles on a grade.
- Never place yourself in front of an unsecured piece of mobile equipment
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