Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171020266 - Employee killed when struck by flying pieces of metal

Accident Summary Nr: 171020266 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 07/25/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124857087	07/25/1995	3465	0	Mascotech Forming Technologies Braun

Abstract: On July 25, 1995, Employee #1, of Masco Tech Forming Technologies - Braun, was helping to develop a new part in the #E-8 power press. A preheated billet had been run through the first station of a three-station progressive die. An adjustment was made and the press was cycled. When the press came down, the new plunger shattered, sending pieces out of the press and striking Employee #1 in the chest. He was killed.

Keywords: CHEST, DIE, FRACTURE, DISINTEGRATED, POWER PRESS, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, PRESS OPERATOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124857087			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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