Translate
Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 202484481 - Employee Fractures Elbow When Hand Is Pulled in Auger
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120209481 | 12/11/2006 | 1799 | 238990 | Aqua Pool & Spa |
Abstract: On November 29, 2006, Employee #1 was going to clean the inside of a gunite hopper that was being operated. Employee #1 struck his left gloved hand against the metal grate. His glove was pulled in by the moving auger bending Employee#1's arm. Employee #1 attempted to reach around with his right hand to shut the hopper off. He hit the reverse lever and bent his arm the other way what allowed him to pull his arm out. Employee #1 fractured his left arm and left elbow and was hospitalized.
Keywords:
FRACTURE, GLOVE, STRUCK AGAINST, CONSTRUCTION, AUGER, ARM, ELBOW, HAND, HOPPER
| End Use | Project Type | Project Cost | Stories | Non-building Height | Fatality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single family or duplex dwelling | New project or new addition | Under $50,000 | |||||
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 120209481 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Plasterers | Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Other Activities-Post Decking Detail Work Fatality Cause: Other |