Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201573227 - Employee Is Struck by Falling Object and Later Dies
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 310465398 | 04/12/2007 | 3471 | 332813 | Superior Sandblasting Inc. |
Abstract: The employer was operating a rough terrain forklift to hold a "welding machine" at approximately a 45-degree angle. The welding machine is actually a large steel structure approximately 1-ft by 7-ft by 3-ft used to hold automatic welding equipment to weld large above ground tanks together. The machine was attached to the mast of the forklift by a chain connected to the back of the mast and the back of the machine by shackles. Employee #1 was under the load guiding it in place so he could touch-up the paint on the back of the machine. The chain disconnected from the back of the mast and the machine fell striking Employee #1 in the head. Employee #1 died on the way to the hospital.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 310465398 | Fatality | Other | Occupation not reported |
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