Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170201081 - Employee injured when crushed between bin dumper and hopper

Accident Summary Nr: 170201081 -- Report ID: 0950623 -- Event Date: 11/05/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111897955	11/26/1990	2141	0	Chico Nut Company

Abstract: At approximately 11:00 a.m. on November 5, 1990, Employee #1 leaned into a nut hopper to sweep some nuts off the level indicator sensor. He did not turn off the machine or use an extension tool. The machine activated and the bin dumper came down on top of him, crushing him against the hopper. Employee #1 was treated and released from the hospital that same day. He had to be admitted to the hospital for further treatment on November 19, 1990.

Keywords: WORK RULES, CLEANING, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, EXTENSION HANDLE, HOPPER

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111897955			Hospitalized injury	Other	Laborers, except construction

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