Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 200812758 - Employee Falls in Paddle Blender and Is Killed
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312386394 | 10/11/2008 | 2899 | 325998 | Venture Chemicals Inc. |
Abstract: On October 10, 2008, an employee was adding chemicals to a vessel, paddle blender, to be blended. The paddle blender had a horizontal auger that mixed the chemicals in the 48-in. by 113-in. vessel. The employee fell in, slipped or lost his balance and fell through the 24-in. by 24-in. opening. A coworker heard a scream and ran to turn the power off on the paddle blender. The employee had been caught in the horizontal auger of the paddle blender. The employee was killed.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 312386394 | Fatality | Fracture | Laborers, except construction |
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