Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200570802 - Employee is crushed by machine

Accident Summary Nr: 200570802 -- Report ID: 0316700 -- Event Date: 08/31/2004
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
116214792	08/31/2004	3321	331511	Unicast Company

Abstract: On August 31, 2004, an employee was removing a stuck work platform from the underneath portion of a large mold index machine table. As the employee positioned himself between the mold discharge chute support leg and the leg of the stuck platform, the machine was activated by a coworker causing the platform leg to rotate and advance approximately 36 in. forward, striking the employee. The employee received crushing injuries to his chest and abdominal area. The employee was transported to Pottstown Memorial Medical Center, where he was declared dead.

Keywords: CHEST, ABDOMEN, MOLDING MACHINE, LOCKOUT, CAUGHT BETWEEN, CRUSHED, FOUNDRY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	116214792			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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