Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14415327 - Employee killed when struck in chest by broken die

Accident Summary Nr: 14415327 -- Report ID: 0729700 -- Event Date: 05/07/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106622327	05/11/1992	3462	0	Haven Steel Products, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1, a maintenance electrician who performed other maintenance duties, was using a cutting torch to remove part of a die that was locked in the down position on a mechanical forging press. As he got close to the end of the die, a piece broke off and struck him in the left upper arm. The piece entered his chest cavity and lodged in or near his back, causing a massive injury and severe bleeding. He was killed.

Keywords: CHEST, DIE, MAINTENANCE, BACK, STRUCK BY, ARM, FLYING OBJECT, CUTTING AND BURNING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106622327			Fatality	Puncture	Occupation not reported

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