Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202251096 - Employee is killed when dock leveler collapses

Accident Summary Nr: 202251096 -- Report ID: 0953210 -- Event Date: 08/27/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306929035	08/27/2003	7359	532490	Reno Forklift

Abstract: On August 27, 2003, Employee #1 was cutting the adjustable U-shaped bolts with a torch holding extension springs. Apparently, a dock leveler collapsed and Employee's head was caught between the dock leveler plate and the leveler frame. He was killed.

Keywords: FRACTURE, HEAD, COLLAPSE, TORCH, CAUGHT BETWEEN, BOLT, CUTTING AND BURNING

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306929035			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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