Friday, July 3, 2009
Mechanic Crushed Under Cab
A mechanic working on the engine of a tilt-cab fire apparatus in California died when the cab lowered and crushed him against the left front tire.
The accident occurred in a commercial truck shop that specializes in fire apparatus, school buses and construction equipment. The mechanic had been working alone for about 30 minutes. When other employees found the victim, they immediately lifted the cab and began efforts to revive him. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident was under investigation, and no cause had been determined.
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