Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14521363 - EMPLOYEE'S HEAD CRUSHED BETWEEN PARTS OF A LATHE

Accident Summary Nr: 14521363 -- Report ID: 0524500 -- Event Date: 02/18/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101029999	02/19/1987	3441	0	Quality Metal Products Inc.

Abstract: AT APPROXIMATELY 11 PM ON FEBRUARY 18, 1987, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS STANDING BEHIND A LATHE. A PORTON OF THE REAR (A GUARD FOR A BEDWAY WHICH THE TURRET RIDES ON) MOVES HORIZONTALLY, AND COMES WITHIN 4 1/2 INCHES OF A STATIONARY PART. THE EMPLOYEE'S HEAD WAS CAUGHT AND CRUSHED BETWEEN THE STATIONARY AND MOVING PARTS.

Keywords: HEAD, LATHE, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BY, CRUSHED, UNGUARDED, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101029999			Fatality	Concussion	Machinists

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