Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200380749 - Employee Dies from Blunt Force Trauma to Head
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309339315 | 08/23/2007 | 3599 | 333999 | Newcastle Company, Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 started work at approximately 7:00 a.m. on July 30, 2007. Employee #1's work station was at the rear of the plant and he was working alone. There were no witnesses as to what happened. At approximately 7:30 a.m., the owner of company was making morning rounds to greet employees. The owner discovered Employee #1 lying unconscious on the floor. As stated above, there were no witnesses as to what happened, but Employee #1 was working with a step ladder and a large metal fabricated structure. The ladder was still standing, but the structure was lying on its face. The structure could have been laid down by Employee #1, or could have unexpectedly fallen. Employee #1 was transported to a hospital where he died of the head injuries.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309339315 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Occupation not reported |
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