Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 14560395 - Employee Struck and Killed by Rotating Auger Fork

Accident Summary Nr: 14560395 -- Report ID: 0112600 -- Event Date: 06/25/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
101532984	06/29/1987	8748	0	Ecology And Environment, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was working as a driver on a drilling rig that was taking environmental soil samples. The drill auger was supported by a fork-shaped device while the soil sample was being drilled. The employee connected the auger to the drive system and engaged the clutch. He had not removed the fork from the auger. Consequently, when the auger began to turn, the fork turned with it. The rotating fork struck Employee #1 from behind, knocking him into the rear of his truck and killing him.

Keywords: ROTATING PARTS, WORK RULES, DRIVER, AUGER, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, STRUCK BY, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	101532984			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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