1、Lessons Learned Entry: 0589Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 0589a71 Lesson Date: 1998-06-05a71 Submitting Organization: MSFCa71 Submitted by: Julia W. MilburnSubject: Utility Vehicle Incident Description of Driving Event: On May 16, 1998, MSFC held an “Open House“ for the public. During the event an e
2、lderly woman fell from the rear of a NASA owned and operated utility vehicle, hitting her head on the pavement. The visitor was taken to the hospital and fortunately released with no serious injuries. An investigation determined that the woman requested the vehicle driver to take her to another loca
3、tion within the Center. She sat on the rear bed of the vehicle. When the vehicle moved forward she slipped off.The utility vehicle is a 4 wheel skooter with a small flat bed manufactured by Cushman (see photos below).This photo shows a rear view of the utility vehicle, a 4-wheel Cushman electric sko
4、oter with small flat bed.This photo shows a front view of the 4-wheel Cushman electric skooterLesson(s) Learned: Vehicles not designed as personnel carriers should not be used for personnel transportation.Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,
5、Recommendation(s): 1. Use special vehicles only for intended and designed use.2. Assure all drivers of vehicles are trained in proper use of utility vehicles.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: N/ADocuments Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): N/AAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 S
6、afety & Mission Assurancea71 TransportationAdditional Info: Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 1998-06-08a71 Approval Name: Frank Hepburna71 Approval Organization: CR10a71 Approval Phone Number: 205-544-1806Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
