Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 14392252 - Employee killed when struck by falling lumber
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 300396470 | 06/25/1997 | 4225 | 0 | Neeb- Kearney & Co., Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on June 20, 1997, Employee #1 and two coworkers, a forklift operator and a laborer, were using a forklift to load bundles of lumber into a transport container. Three bundles were being moved when the load shifted, causing one of the bundles to fall. It struck and pinned Employee #1, who had entered the container unbeknownst to his coworkers. He sustained chest injuries that resulted in his death. Other employees verified that Employee #1 had been instructed not to enter the container during the loading process.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300396470 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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