Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 566026 - ELECTRIC SHOCK - CONTACT WITH LIVE PARTS THRU METAL TAPE
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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103374393 | 11/04/1991 | 3084 | 0 | Quail Plastics Corporation |
Abstract: AN EMPLOYEE WAS USING A ROUTER TO BEND THE SPIGOT END OF AN 8-INCH PVC PIPE. HE HAD PLACED A STAINLESS STEEL OUTSIDE DIAMETER TAPE AROUND HIS NECK. APPARENTLY, THE END OF THE TAPE ENTERED A VENT OPENING IN THE ROUTER, AND THE TAPE CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED PART OF THE ROUTER'S MOTOR. THE EMPLOYEE WAS FOUND LYING ON THE CONCRETE FLOOR AT THE END OF AN EXTRUDER LINE. HE HAD BEEN ELECTROCUTED.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 103374393 | Fatality | Electric Shock | Occupation not reported |