Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201636792 - Employee's Leg Is Fractured When Struck by Flying Object
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 311167449 | 06/22/2007 | 3312 | 331111 | Evraz Oregon Steel Mills Inc |
Abstract: On June 13, 2007, a flat steel plate was being edged trimmed by an automatic trimmer and the right-side sheer jammed. Two experienced operators were attempting to clear the jam and Employee #1, a trainee, was standing behind them observing. The steel plate buckled and kicked the guard rail off the platform. Employee #1 was knocked off into a scrap pit approximately 14 ft below. He was hospitalized with a fractured leg.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 311167449 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Occupation not reported |
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