Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14514491 - Employee Killed By Unsecured Schelling Saw

Accident Summary Nr: 14514491 -- Report ID: 0524700 -- Event Date: 05/14/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
106279573	05/15/1990	2531	0	Sauder Woodworking Co.

Abstract: Employee #1 was performing general maintenance on a Schelling saw (#40105) that was not locked out and was not blocked under the beam. He was removing two 1/2 in. hoses and a junction block that were no longer functional. While Employee #1 was pulling on the hoses to see which one to cut and remove, the hoses tripped the micro switch. The left beam, which weighed approximately 1,500 lb, came down and struck his head. Employee #1, who was on his side, rolled onto his back and, when found, apparently had a pulse for only a minute or two. He died. There was no lockout policy/procedure. The three limit switches are 24 volt DC. The saw motor is a 480 volt with manual shut-off.

Keywords: beam, head, maintenance, blocks, work rules, lockout, saw, struck by, falling object, unguarded

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	106279573			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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