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Foreman of a Highway Line Painting Crew Killed When a Car Enters the Work Zone – Massachusetts
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2018/05/14
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Description:On June 28, 2016, a 52-year-old male foreman (victim), employed by a roadway painting and safety company, was fatally injured when he was struck by a car. The victim was part of a work crew painting roadway lines within a highway work zone at night. While standing in front of his work truck, a passing motor vehicle intruded into the work zone. The motor vehicle struck the victim and continued forward, striking a cone truck that was backing. A call was immediately placed for emergency medical services (EMS). EMS and state police arrived within minutes. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. CONTRIBUTING FACTORS/RECOMMENDATIONS - Contributing factors identified in this investigation included the victim being on foot and in proximity to the edge of the work zone and the operator of the motor vehicle that struck the victim was allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The Massachusetts FACE Program concluded that to prevent similar occurrences in the future, employers should: 1. Employers should ensure shadow vehicle operators remain inside the shadow vehicle's cab at all times while in an active work zone. 2. Employers should provide routine start of shift reminders of potential hazards. 3. Transportation departments should consider using blue LED light trailers at work zones where a police detail is not required and the roadway speed limit is greater than 45 mph. 4. Motorists should never drink and drive and always plan ahead to ensure they have a ride with a sober driver, so remember: Ask, Designate, Hail.
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Pages in Document:1-12
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NIOSHTIC Number:20053102
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Citation:Morgantown, WV: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, FACE 16MA023, 2018 May; :1-12
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Federal Fiscal Year:2018
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Performing Organization:Massachusetts State Department of Public Health
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Start Date:2005/07/01
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End Date:2026/06/30
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Resource Number:FACE-16MA023
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