Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202013280 - Employee killed when struck against pipe

Accident Summary Nr: 202013280 -- Report ID: 0216000 -- Event Date: 02/18/1999
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
301461265	02/23/1999	7699	0	Atlas Welding & Boiler Repair Inc.

Abstract: Two employees were replacing a 4-in. gate valve on a return line for a boiler system. Employee #1 was approximately 4 ft up on a ladder. Employee #2 was on an elevated platform on the other side of the piping. While working, Employee #1 struck the back of his head on the piping that ran behind him while he was on the ladder. Employee #2 removed him from the ladder and summoned help. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital and died two days later from severe head trauma.

Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, STRUCK AGAINST, PIPE, PLUMBING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	301461265			Fatality	Fracture	Heating, air conditioning, and refrig. mechanics

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