Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170185268 - Employee's ankle broken when struck by 55-gallon drum

Accident Summary Nr: 170185268 -- Report ID: 0950643 -- Event Date: 11/06/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112226576	11/28/1990	3761	0	The Marquardt Co.

Abstract: At approximately 5:45 a.m. on November 6, 1990, Employee #1, a laborer for Marquardt Company, Van Nuys, CA, was adjusting a drum on a pallet in the drum storage area. He had the drum on its edge when he lost control of it. The drum fell on his right ankle, causing him to lose his balance and fall backward with the drum still on his ankle and foot. Employee #1 was transported by coworkers to Valley Presbyterian Hospital, where he was treated for a fractured ankle and released after 4 days to recuperate at home.

Keywords: FRACTURE, DRUM, MANUAL MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, LOST BALANCE, ANKLE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112226576			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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