Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 164532.015 - Employee dies of complications following fall from ladder

Accident Summary Nr: 164532.015 -- Report ID: 0112000 -- Event Date: 01/30/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1731117.015	02/28/2024		336412	Hanwha Aerospace Usa, Llc

Abstract: At about 10: 30 a.m. on January 30, 2024, Employee #1, a 69-year-old maintenance mechanic with one year and eight months on the job, injured his left shoulder and left knee while working from a five rung step ladder. The ladder suddenly moved while the employee was climbing, causing him to use his left hand to stabilize himself and in the process, twist his knee and injure his shoulder. On February 18, 2024, the employee was admitted to the hospital. On February 22, 2024, the employee died from complications related to infection from his injuries.

Keywords: Amputated, Amputation, Arm, Collarbone, Fall, Fall From Elevation, Infectious Disease, Knee, Ladder, Leg, Maintenance, Mechanic, Shoulder

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1731117.015	69	M	Fatality		Aircraft engine mechanics

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