Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171110711 - Employee killed when struck by object flying off lathe

Accident Summary Nr: 171110711 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 07/15/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125364448	07/16/1998	3544	0	Top-Notch Tool Corporation

Abstract: At approximately 11:45 a.m. on July 15, 1998, Employee #1 was balancing a drop spindle chuck fixture in a Bridgeport Tormax 16-8 lathe. The fixture was in the lathe chuck and Employee #1 was adding counterweights to achieve proper balance. The drop spindle chuck became dislodged from the jaws of the lathe and flew out the front of the machine at a slight angle, striking Employee #1 on the top of his forehead. He suffered extensive cerebral injuries, from which he died.

Keywords: HEAD, LATHE, UNSECURED, MACHINIST, SPINDLE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, BRAIN

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125364448			Fatality	Other	Machinists

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