Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170863047 - Employee's Arm Is Fractured Servicing a Crane

Accident Summary Nr: 170863047 -- Report ID: 0950652 -- Event Date: 07/08/2009
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
313224875	08/10/2009	1429	212319	Connolly-Pacific Co.

Abstract: On July 8, 2009, Employee #1 was involved in a repair to a stationary crane, S-60, replacing a gear. A mobile crane was used to support the gear shaft. The housing over the gear and wheel box had been removed to gain access to the shaft. The crane and rigging supporting the gear shaft for removal was in use. The shaft became logged, and Employee #1 was trying to guide the shaft free when it dislodged. It swung free, pinning him between the gear shaft and wall of the equipment. Employee #1 was hospitalized with a fractured lower left arm.

Keywords: FRACTURE, MAINTENANCE, JAMMED, CAUGHT BETWEEN, STRUCK BY, ARM, FLYING OBJECT, CRANE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	313224875			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Heavy equipment mechanics

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