Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200840775 - Employee killed when struck by tank hatch

Accident Summary Nr: 200840775 -- Report ID: 0524530 -- Event Date: 04/17/2002
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303815633	04/18/2002	5093	0	Ace Grease Service, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 climbed onto the top of a tank trailer that was pressurized to 15 pounds to check for a leak and tighten the hatch bolt. The hatch blew open striking the employee and sending him 30 feet into air. He landed approximately 10 to15 feet from the truck onto parking lot. The employee suffered injuries to his upper chest, face, and the back of his head. He also suffered internal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the deputy coroner.

Keywords: CHEST, HEAD, HATCH, STRUCK BY, FACE, TANK, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	303815633			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Not specified mechanics and repairers

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