Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 201923661 - Employee Dies after Being Struck by Hoist Cable

Accident Summary Nr: 201923661 -- Report ID: 0626700 -- Event Date: 10/04/2005
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
308317437	10/05/2005	4491	488320	Americargo Transport Inc.

Abstract: On October 4, 2005, Employee #1 was operating a motor vessel's boom crane. The hoist cable, under tension from a load on the crane, became fouled on the steps leading to the hoist. The fouled cable suddenly released, striking the employee and causing bruises, contusions, and abrasions on several parts of his body. Employee #1 died as a result.

Keywords: HOISTING MECHANISM, WIRE ROPE, HOIST, SHIP, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT, CONTUSION, HOISTLINE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	308317437			Fatality	Bruise/Contus/Abras	Stevedores

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