Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14418610 - Employee killed when struck by 55 gallon drum

Accident Summary Nr: 14418610 -- Report ID: 0728500 -- Event Date: 06/22/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106633639	06/23/1992	3949	0	Lake System

Abstract: At approximately 7:20 a.m. on or about June 22, 1992, Employee #1 was showing Employee #2 how to use air pressure to transfer turbine oil out of a 55 gallon drum into the filler gauge on the south walk of the downrigger technician station. When Employee #1 leaned over to check or adjust the pressure regulator attached to the drum, the bottom of the drum blew off, sending the rest of the container upward. The drum struck Employee #1 on the head, removing the top of his head and killing him instantly. Employee #2 went into neurogenic shock as a result of witnessing the accident. She was taken to the hospital by ambulance and admitted for treatment.

Keywords: AIR PRESSURE, HEAD, SHOCK, DRUM, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106633639			Fatality	Dislocation	Miscellaneous hand working occupations
2	106633639			Hospitalized injury	Other	Miscellaneous hand working occupations

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