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Accident Summary Nr: 200554210 - Employee Is Killed When Struck by Pipe
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 309085124 | 03/21/2006 | 3498 | 332996 | K & B Machine Works, Inc |
Abstract: At approximately 3:00 a.m. on March 21, 2006, Employee #1 was walking away from a coworker who was operating a CNC Lathe, working with a 12-ft long pipe. The pipe was secured by both chucks of the lathe with one end of the pipe sticking 7 feet out of the rear chuck. The pipe was not supported by a work rest or similar device that could restrain or limit the oscillating motion of the pipe. The pipe began to oscillate and fell, striking Employee #1. He was killed by the blow.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 309085124 | Fatality | Concussion | Machinist apprentices |
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