Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14276174 - Employee killed when crushed by pipe

Accident Summary Nr: 14276174 -- Report ID: 0112300 -- Event Date: 12/21/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122524192	12/21/1995	1795	0	Thermocor Kimmins

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a Komatsu hydraulic excavator with a shear attachment to demolish a building. He was in the cab of the excavator, approximately 20 feet from the building, when a 20,000 pound steam pipe fell onto the cab, crushing him. The pipe had been leaning against the building and was not adequately secured.

Keywords: DEMOLITION, UNSECURED, WORK RULES, EQUIPMENT OPERATOR, CONSTRUCTION, CRUSHED, PIPE, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122524192			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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