Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201481199 - EMPLOYEE KILLED WHEN ARM GOT CAUGHT IN AUGER
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123935777 | 07/07/1998 | 2015 | 0 | Foster Farms |
Abstract: At approximately 3:20 p.m. on February 21, 1998, Employee #1 of Foster Farms stuck his hand into a vertical auger to clean off debris. While his hand was in the auger, the equipment was inadvertently started. The equipment had not been de-energized and locked out. Employee #1's left arm was crushed, resulting in nerve damage. Employee #1 died as a result of his injuries.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 123935777 | Fatality | Fracture | Machine operators, not specified |
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