Bolts missing from Avista truck boom that collapsed in Othello

An inspection found that six of 20 bolts were missing from the utility truck boom that collapsed in Othello, killing an Avista worker and injuring a teacher.

Avista and the Department of Labor and Industries are trying to determine how the bolts came loose.

The accident occurred May 31st during an “egg drop” science experiment in front of 600 students, teachers and parents outside Hiawatha Elementary School.

June 13th, 2007

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