Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200643138 - Lug Strikes Press Brake Operator, Killing Him

Accident Summary Nr: 200643138 -- Report ID: 0627700 -- Event Date: 01/24/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308061266	01/26/2005	3443	332313	Port City Metal Service

Abstract: At approximately 4:00 p.m. on January 24, 2005, a press brake operator was using a 1,250-ton press brake to roll (curve) a 920-lb lug. The lug was lifted with a forklift and set with its edge on the back of the press V-die. As the top die put pressure on the lug, its edge slipped off the backside of the lower die. The lug popped out, striking the employee, who was thrown against the nearby forklift. The employee was killed.

Keywords: HEAD, POWER PRESS, PRESS BRAKE, STRUCK AGAINST, STRUCK BY, CONCUSSION, PRESS OPERATOR, UNSTABLE LOAD, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308061266			Fatality	Concussion	Occupation not reported

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