Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202338323 - Employee killed when spreader fell while unloading cargo

Accident Summary Nr: 202338323 -- Report ID: 0420600 -- Event Date: 04/09/2003
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
306446600	04/09/2003	4491	488310	Ambassador Services Inc.

Abstract: On April 9, 2003, employees were in the process of unloading empty containers from a cargo ship. Two spreaders were available to be used for hoisting the cargo. The smaller spreader was used until the larger one was needed. The larger spreader was leaning against the bulkhead. While in the process of arranging the hoisting cables so the larger spreader could be hoisted, it was tipped over, causing the spreader to fall into the cargo bay. Employee #1 was fatally injured when the spreader fell on his side, causing the fatal injuries.

Keywords: FRACTURE, TORSO, STRUCK BY, SPREADER BAR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	306446600			Fatality	Fracture	Supervisors; handlers,equip-cleaners,laborers nec

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