Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 160708.015 - Employee dies operating PIT that overturns in collision

Accident Summary Nr: 160708.015 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 10/12/2023
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1703066.015	10/13/2023		331492	Scepter Inc

Abstract: At 3:30 p.m. on October 12, 2023, an employee working as a plant operator for a secondary smelter was operating a powered industrial truck (PIT). A coworker operating a front end loader struck the PIT causing the PIT to overturn. The employee was ejected and died from chest injuries caused by impact with the ground.

Keywords: Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Chest, Collision, Ejected, Equipment Operator, Foundry, Front End Loader, Industrial Truck, Material Handling, Motor Vehicle, Operator, Overturn, Powered Industrial Vehicle

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1703066.015	64	M	Fatality		Miscellaneous plant and system operators

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