Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14484406 - Employee killed by lock ring projected from multipiece rim

Accident Summary Nr: 14484406 -- Report ID: 0213100 -- Event Date: 09/17/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106894462	10/02/1990	7699	0	Cottelli Construction Inc.

Abstract: A 10 by 20 in. truck tire was mounted on a damaged multipiece rim and inflated to 60 psi. Employee #1 attempted to install the assembly on the front wheel of a truck but, because the rim was so bent and distorted, it would not fit. The assembly was taken to a corner of the shop and placed flat on the floor. The employee took a 12-lb sledge hammer and struck the rim in an attempt to straighten it. The lock ring came off with force, striking Employee #1 on the left hand, left arm, and the left side of his head. He died.

Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, MULTIPIECE RIM WHEEL, STRUCK BY, ARM, FLYING OBJECT, HAND TOOL, HAND

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106894462			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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