Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 202614657 - Employee Gets Entangled in Rotating Lathe Part

Accident Summary Nr: 202614657 -- Report ID: 1054111 -- Event Date: 10/04/2012
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
316710185	10/04/2012	3599	332710	Custom Machining Works Llc

Abstract: On October 4, 2012, Employee #1 of Custom Machining Works LLC., was operating an engine lathe, turning an eccentric shaft. Employee #1 reached in over the rotating shaft to smooth out the radius using emery cloth and a file when his loose sleeve became entangled in the rotating part. The rotating part pulled him in where he was struck repeatedly in the neck and chest as his left arm also became entangled causing severe fractures. Employee #1 suffered severe injuries to the neck, chest and left arm. Coworkers untangled Employee #1 as EMS arrived. Employee #1 died in route to the hospital.

Keywords: FRACTURE, LATHE, ROTATING PARTS, NECK, ARM, ENTANGLED

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	316710185			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Machinists

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