Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202080859 - Employee Struck by Distraction Device and Dies

Accident Summary Nr: 202080859 -- Report ID: 0453730 -- Event Date: 02/25/2011
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
315435362	02/26/2011	9221	922120	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department

Abstract: On February 25, 2011, SWAT officers were activated to serve a search warrant at a residence. Employee #1 was assigned to deploy a non reloadable flash sound diversionary device at the rear of the residence. During the SWAT operation, Employee #1 pulled the release pin from the FSDD and was prepared to deploy the device. After determining that the device would not be deployed, Employee #1 reinserted the pin by placing one leg of the pin through the spoon and fuse assembly and the other leg around the outer section of the device. Upon returning home, Employee #1 attempted to replace the pin whereas both legs were through the fuse assembly and spoon. During this attempt, the device detonated causing fatal injuries. Employee #1 was not wearing personal protective equipment while handling the device.

Keywords: HEAD, PIN, EXPLOSION, STRUCK BY, LEG

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	315435362			Fatality	Other	Police and detectives, public service

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