Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 132336.015 - Employee is killed after being pulled into air compressor
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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1509756.015 | 01/12/2021 | 532490 | Ics Distribution, Llc |
Abstract: At 8:55 a.m. on January 12, 2021, an employee was observing pressure and function testing of an 5C2 air compressor being conducted by Coworker #1, Coworker #2 and Coworker #3. Coworker #1 locked out the 4160 volt energy source for the compressor. Once pretest and warm up tasks were completed, Coworker #1 removed his lock and Coworker #1, Coworker #2 and Coworker #3 started up the compressor at the control panel. The employee walked past the inlet and his body was pulled into the compressor. Coworker #1 hit the emergency stop shutting down the compressor, pulled the employee from the machine and began CPR. Coworker #2 and Coworker #3 called for help. Emergency Medical Services arrived and administered emergency care but the employee died at the scene.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 1509756.015 | 63 | M | Fatality | Fabricating machine operators, n.e.c. |