Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200351815 - Employee Killed By Falling Door

Accident Summary Nr: 200351815 -- Report ID: 0453710 -- Event Date: 01/08/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303833693	01/12/2001	3714	0	Gkn Automotive, Inc., Precision Forming

Abstract: On January 8, 2001, Employee #1 was entering the rear door of a Shuler F1-600, 0-800 Multi Station Press to assist in changing out the dies. The upper mounting hook of a Budget 0.25-ton hoist, supporting a locally manufactured steel door weighing 770 lbs, failed causing the door to fall striking Employee #1 who died in the hospital.

Keywords: CRANE HOOK, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOIST, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, DOOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303833693			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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