Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170192512 - Employee killed when bungee straps disconnect

Accident Summary Nr: 170192512 -- Report ID: 0950633 -- Event Date: 10/26/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112031133	10/28/1991	7999	0	The Ultimate Jump Co

Abstract: At approximately 8:30 a.m. on October 26, 1991, Employee #1, of The Ultimate Jump, Inc., was making a demonstration bungee jump for prospective customers. He was not paid for this, but instead was given free jumps by the employer. When he jumped, all the straps and cords were hooked up, but at the top of the arc on the first rebound, the straps disconnected and Employee #1 fell to the ground. He was killed.

Keywords: UNSECURED, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, BUNGEE JUMPING, FALL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112031133			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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