Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200340271 - Employee is fatally injured when pipe falls on his head

Accident Summary Nr: 200340271 -- Report ID: 0523900 -- Event Date: 08/29/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
300251279	08/30/2001	2421	0	Walters Brothers Lumber Mfg., Inc.

Abstract: On August 29, 2001, a sawmill employee was on top of a semi-trailer, which was being used to collect wood chips and sawdust, checking to see if the trailer was full. While climbing down from the trailer he grabbed the brace of an overhead pipe for balance. A wooden support member failed, and the pipe fell on the back of the employee's head. The falling pipe forced the employee's head forward, breaking his neck, sternum, and five ribs. The employee died from his injuries.

Keywords: HEAD, SAWDUST, WOOD CHIPS, TRAILER TRUCK, RIB, NECK, SAWMILL, STRUCK BY, TRAILER, FALLING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	300251279			Fatality	Fracture	Miscellaneous woodworking machine operators

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