Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 166314.015 - Employee is struck by counterweight assembly, suffers fatal

Accident Summary Nr: 166314.015 -- Report ID: 0522500 -- Event Date: 05/06/2024
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1746253.015	05/06/2024		811310	Zemba Bros Inc.

Abstract: At 12:00 a.m. on May 6, 2024, Employee #1 was removing six large bolts from the counterweight of a CAT 349F excavator to prepare the equipment for transport. Upon removing the sixth bolt, the counterweight assembly unexpectedly shifted, causing the bolt or impact tool (2850MAX) to strike Employee #1 in the face. The employee sustained fatal head trauma and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Keywords: Counterweight, Face, Hand Tool, Head, Struck By, Traumatic Brain Injury

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	1746253.015	55	M	Fatality		Heavy equipment mechanics

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