Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14383947 - Employee killed when struck by overturned gluing machine

Accident Summary Nr: 14383947 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 07/25/1988
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
102574258	08/09/1988	2752	0	Dixonweb Printing Company

Abstract: Employee #1 and a coworker lifted a gluing machine, changed two 2 by 4 supports from a 4 point to a 3 point suspension, and put the machine down. The machine tipped and Employee #1 attempted to catch it but fell backward, striking his head on a ribbon bypass unit that was stored in the area. Employee #1 died of a skull fracture and multiple leg fractures.

Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, SKULL, FALL, LEG, OVERTURN, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	102574258			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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