Accident Report Detail

Accident: 14401517 - Employee Killed When Caught In Screw Conveyor

**Accident: 14401517 -- Report ID: 0636900 -- Event Date: 12/07/1988**
Inspection	Open Date	SIC	Establishment Name
100792761	12/07/1988	3295	Nord Perlite

Employee #1 and a coworker were replacing filter bags in a dust collector following maintenance work. The dust collector had a screw conveyor at the bottom of the dust hopper. While Employee #1 was in the hopper retrieving a dropped lubricant can, an operator outside the dust collector started the screw conveyor, unaware that Employee #1 was in the hopper. Both of his legs became caught in the unguarded auger and he was pulled into the conveyor up to his hips before it could be stopped. Employee #1 died from his injuries before he could be rescued.

Keywords: screw conveyor, work rules, caught by, dust collector, lockout, auger, communication, unguarded, leg

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature	Occupation
1	100792761			Fatality	Amputation	Occupation not reported

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