Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 170764096 - Employee injured when struck by wrench on chain drive
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125510008 | 02/18/1998 | 2421 | 0 | Redwood Empire Sawmill |
Abstract: Employee #1 was standing in a felt conveyor pan, using a rigid 36 in. pipe wrench to release a stuck or bound chain when he was struck in the head by the wrench. He sustained serious head injuries and lapsed into a coma. Employee #1 did not remove the wrench from the drive shaft before releasing the chain.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125510008 | Hospitalized injury | Concussion | Millwrights |
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