Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200262046 - Employee Killed When Caught In Conveyor

Accident Summary Nr: 200262046 -- Report ID: 0627100 -- Event Date: 05/02/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306336819	05/02/2003	3273	327320	Smith'S Ready Mix, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 walked up the side of a 100-ft-long conveyor as it was running to determine how full some storage bins were. Employee #1 reached the top when he slipped causing him to place his hand near the head pulley of the conveyor in effort to regain his balance. Employee #1's hand was caught between the belt and the approximately 17-in. drum. Employee #1's hand was pulled under the conveyor, his head stuck a nearby metal speed reducer box which snapped his neck. Employee #1 was found by the Plant Manager approximately 10 minutes. The County Coroner pronounced Employee #1 dead at the scene.

Keywords: FRACTURE, BELT, DRUM, SLIP, CAUGHT BY, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CONVEYOR, NECK, LOST BALANCE, UNGUARDED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306336819			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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