Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170703318 - Employee injured when crushed between guardrail and pipes

Accident Summary Nr: 170703318 -- Report ID: 0950626 -- Event Date: 06/24/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
112121322	07/15/1992	1795	0	Zenco Engineering, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was using a scissor lift, model #2035, to clean the east wall of the gym at North High School. He was leaning over to clean an elevated surface when he inadvertently hit the UP switch, causing the platform to rise. As the platform ascended, Employee #1 was caught between the guardrail and two pipes that ran parallel to the rail. He sustained crushing chest injuries, for which he was hospitalized. The controls for the platform were not guarded to prevent accidental operation.

Keywords: CHEST, MAINTENANCE, GUARDRAIL, WORK RULES, CLEANING, CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, UNGUARDED, AERIAL LIFT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	112121322			Hospitalized injury	Asphyxia	Janitors and cleaners

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