Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201170479 - EMPLOYEE'S TOE AMPUTED WHEN CRUSHED BY CRANE LOAD

Accident Summary Nr: 201170479 -- Report ID: 0950621 -- Event Date: 07/16/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125792911	07/30/1997	4939	0	Pacific Gas & Electric

Abstract: Three employees were removing a gas regulator and associated flanges weighing approximately 200 lbs. Employee #1 and Employee #3 were in the regulator put preparing the regulator to be hoisted by a Liftmore Truck Mounter Crane (Model 3200RE, Serial Number H970W7), which was operated by Employee #2. Employee #3 left the pit while Employee #1 remained to remove the last bolts and guide the load. Once clear of the pit, Employee #2 stopped the crane and Employee #1 climbed from the pit. At that time, the cable broke and the load fell onto Employee #1, striking his left foot and amputating his left big toe. He was hospitalized. Investigation of the crane revealed the anti-two block limit switch failed due to a manufacturer's flaw.

Keywords: AMPUTATED, STRUCK BY, TOE, FALLING OBJECT, CRANE, FOOT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125792911			Hospitalized injury	Amputation	Construction trades, n.e.c.

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