A 1,200-pound (543.6 kilogram) gate fell on a worker, trapping him between his pickup truck and the gate and asphyxiating him. He was a maintenance worker, leaving work for the day. The 40- foot (12.91-meter) by six-foot (1.83-meter) gate was secured in the open position by a long chain. Several people at the worksite had informed the victim about the inoperable condition of the gate and that it was chained open for maintenance -- to replace rollers and other hardware. Despite their warnings, the victim removed the chain and tried to close the gate manually. It fell and trapped him. Your attitude […]
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