Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 107185.015 - Employee is injured when struck by falling drive shaft

Accident Summary Nr: 107185.015 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 06/28/2018
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1328745.015	07/10/2018		488410	Bay Point Tow Company, Inc.

Abstract: At 7:30 p.m. on June 28, 2018, an employee was disconnecting a universal joint on a drive shaft of a 36 foot gasoline powered motor home. After removing two bolts, the shaft sheared off the remaining two bolts that were holding it in place. The employee was struck in the head by the falling shaft, sustaining injuries to his face, head, and eyes. The employee was hospitalized and received treatment for his injuries.

Keywords: Automotive Repair, Drive Shaft, Eye, Face, Falling Object, Head, Struck By, Universal Joint

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1328745.015	57	M	Hospitalized injury		Truck Driver: Heavy/Tractor-Trailer

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