Dump trucks caused the most backover fatalities from 2005-2010 according to OSHA data, being responsible for 67 deaths. Semi-tractor trailers and regular trucks were the next most common causes of backover deaths. The main reasons for backover accidents included blind spots that obstructed the driver's view, loud worksite noises that prevented drivers from hearing pedestrians, faulty backup alarms, drivers failing to check behind vehicles before reversing, workers riding in unsafe areas of vehicles, and drivers not looking in the direction of travel when backing up.

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Dump Truck
Semi/Tractor Trailer
Truck
Forklift
Garbage Truck
Pick-up Truck
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Vehicles Causing the Most Backover Fatalities 2005-2010
OSHA Integrated Management Information System data

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• BECAUSE OF OTHER WORKSITE NOISES
BECAUSE THE ALARMS ARE NOT FUNCTIONING
• MAY NOT SEE ANOTHER TRUCK BEHIND HIM
• WORKERS RIDING ON VEHICLES
• NOT LOOK IN THE DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL
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