Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 564484 - Employee killed in fall from work platform
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107610800 | 04/24/1991 | 0723 | 0 | Blytheville Compress Company, Inc. |
Abstract: At approximately 10:30 a.m. on April 19, 1991, Employee #1, a journeyman ginner, was preparing to repair a 12-in.-diameter air duct approximately 22 to 23 ft above the floor. Employee #1 instructed the operator of a the Nissan Model 40, Type 6, lift truck to hoist him and his helper up on a pallet to repair the duct. The helper got off the lift truck onto a horizontal channel iron at a height of approximately 11 to 12 ft. Employee #1 continued up to approximately 18 feet. When he placed his weight on the pallet, it dislodged, causing him to fall to the ground. Employee #1 struck his head against the concrete floor and was killed.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 107610800 | Fatality | Fracture | Industrial machinery repairers |
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