Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report: ROPS Equipped Soil Compactor Overturn Kills Operator in Tennessee

摘要

On August 18, 2003, a 43-year-old female highway construction worker (the victim) died after the compactor she was operating rolled over the edge of a sloping dirt surface. The victim's job was to help in the construction of a dirt ramp by compacting the ramp surface as dirt was added. The victim was operating the compactor with seat belt fastened. A dump truck used to deliver fill dirt and a dozer used to spread the dirt were also on the ramp. As the dump truck pulled up the slope to empty a load, the victim backed the compactor to the side of the ramp to allow the dump truck driver sufficient room to empty the load. As she was backing the compactor, the right rear wheel went over the edge of the ramp. After rolling 2 1/4 times, the compactor came to rest. The victim was partially thrown from the seat but remained in the seatbelt. Emergency rescue personnel were immediately called and arrived in minutes. The victim was airlifted to the local hospital where she was pronounced dead as a result of multiple injuries.