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Accident Summary Nr: 14250971 - Employee Killed When Pulled Into Machine And Crushed
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18570614 | 11/30/1988 | 2281 | 0 | Fieldcrest Cannon, Inc.- Karastan Spinning |
Abstract: At approximately 9:00 p.m. on November 28, 1988, Employee #1 was cleaning excess wool from a Proctor Schwartz wool drying machine before changing wool samples. The machine is used to dry raw wool after it is dyed. Employee #1 cleaned the spiked apron and the continuous extractor to keep wool colors and lots from mixing. While the machine was running, Employee #1 entered a 41 in. deep pit and tried to clean the wool from under the machine using a T-shaped tool. Employee #1 was caught by the machine's spiked teeth, which pulled him into the machine and crushed his arm, part of his chest, and part of his head. Employee #1 was killed.
Keywords:
chest, head, work rules, cleaning, caught by, lockout, crushed, pit, arm
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18570614 | Fatality | Asphyxia | Miscellaneous textile machine operators |