Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14336580 - Employee dies of asphyxia when caught between metal sheets

Accident Summary Nr: 14336580 -- Report ID: 0418100 -- Event Date: 06/08/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
110102878	06/08/1990	3444	0	Atlantic Sheet Metal Corporation

Abstract: Employee #1 was straightening up several sheets of 18 gauge metal that had fallen onto the 16 gauge metal that was needed for work. The metal sheets were 4 ft by 10 ft and weighed 86 lb. While standing inside the metal storage bin, the employee had apparently straightened up 23 metal sheets and was pushing against them with his back to keep them up. When the employee was found, all 23 sheets of metal, totaling 1,978 lb, had collapsed and pinned him. There were no witnesses. According to the medical examiner's office, the employee died of asphyxia due to a compressed chest.

Keywords: CHEST, ASPHYXIATED, COLLAPSE, PINNED, METAL SHEET, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	110102878			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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