Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170202139 - Employee's shoulder injured in fall from overhead conveyor

Accident Summary Nr: 170202139 -- Report ID: 0950625 -- Event Date: 11/12/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111939005	12/14/1990	2034	0	Basic Vegetable Products

Abstract: Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic for Basic Vegetable Products, was climbing an inclined garlic feed conveyor belt to replace the rubber skirt when he lost his balance and fell approximately 16 ft to the floor. He landed on his left upper back and shoulder, and sustained injuries to his left shoulder. Employee #1 was climbing using a safety net; he had not seen a manlift, ladder, or any other lifting device that would have helped him reach the work area.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, SHOULDER, WORK RULES, CONVEYOR, FALL, CONVEYOR BELT, LOST BALANCE, SLOPE, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111939005			Hospitalized injury	Dislocation	Farm equipment mechanics

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