Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14347694 - Employee killed when struck by moving hydraulic cylinder

Accident Summary Nr: 14347694 -- Report ID: 0418300 -- Event Date: 05/16/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101233716	05/20/1987	3312	0	Gulf States Steel Corp.

Abstract: Employee #1 was welding a table support when the machine behind him was activated during maintenance adjustment work. The hydraulic cylinder moved horizontally, striking Employee #1 in the back. He died of massive chest trauma.

Keywords: CHEST, MAINTENANCE, WORK RULES, HYDRAULIC CYLINDER, LOCKOUT, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101233716			Fatality	Other	Machinery maintenance occupations

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