On Friday, August 25, 2017, a 41-year-old male gutter installer (the victim) was standing on a ladder positioned on the porch roof of a private residence taking measurements for the purpose of installing gutters. As he descended the ladder, the base kicked out, causing him to lose his balance and fall 10 feet 9 inches to the ground below. « Less
Kentucky — Case Report — 5/6/2019 — 26 Views
From 1982-2016, Kentucky reported 675 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) related deaths, an average of over 19 deaths per year. That was the 5th highest total in the nation during this time span. Due to their weight, lack of safety features, and the uneven terrain on which they are driven, ATV crashes often result in severe injury and death. Farm workers often use ATVs in isolated areas in order to perform their activities, putting themselves at risk of crashes and inadequate care if an incident occurs. « Less
Kentucky — Case Report — 4/8/2019 — 27 Views
On Monday, September 10, 2018, a 16-year-old male roofer (the victim) attempted to maneuver a fully extended 25-foot ladder when he lost control, causing the ladder to fall backwards and contact a 7200-volt electric power line, electrocuting him. « Less
Kentucky — Case Report — 1/16/2019 — 26 Views
In 2017, the dump truck service market size in the U.S. was valued at $18.3 billion and is expected to grow 13% by 2025. Due to their weight, increased stopping distance, elevated center of gravity, and high frequency of rollovers, motor vehicle accidents involving dump trucks pose significant risks to operators and passengers. From 2011-2016, there was an average of 340 fatal crashes involving dump trucks in the U.S. each year. « Less
Kentucky — Case Report — 12/12/2018 — 27 Views
On June 22, 2018, a 61-year-old dump truck owner-operator was transporting crushed rock to fill a sinkhole, when he raised the bed of the dump truck and contacted high voltage power lines, resulting in a rear tire catching fire. As the dump truck operator attempted to exit the vehicle, he stepped off the metal running board while holding onto the side of the truck, and was electrocuted. « Less
Kentucky — Case Report — 11/12/2018 — 26 Views
On March 2, 2018, a 45-year-old police officer was patrolling a county road when he drove his 2015 Ford Explorer into floodwaters from a nearby creek that had overflowed into the road. He radioed for a tow truck and within two minutes, was frantically asking for a rescue. « Less
Kentucky — Case Report — 11/5/2018 — 26 Views
In 2016, there were 405 visits to Kentucky emergency departments for a work-related traumatic brain injury (TBI). An additional 63 visits resulted in admission to the hospital for a work-related TBI, averaging a stay of 6.1 days, and costing Kentucky companies over $5.2 million. The leading causes of work-related TBIs are falls, struck by/against, and motor vehicle crashes. « Less
Kentucky — Case Report — 11/1/2018 — 27 Views
Annual update of 30 occupational health indicators for Kentucky. « Less
Kentucky — Annual Report — 10/15/2018 — 26 Views
Details worker fatalities that occured in Kentucky in 2017. « Less
Kentucky — Annual Report — 7/16/2018 — 26 Views
On Monday, August 21, 2017, a 54-year-old male truck driver (the victim) was delivering a load of gravel, when he rounded a curve and lost control, flipping the truck into a culvert, where the fuel tank struck exposed rebar and burst into flames. « Less
Kentucky — Case Report — 6/29/2018 — 26 Views
