Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 571331 - Drill rig worker dies after choking on piece of chicken

Accident Summary Nr: 571331 -- Report ID: 0524700 -- Event Date: 04/30/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
103061065	06/05/1989	7389	0	Welltech, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 climbed approximately 58 ft on the derrick of a drilling rig to change a light tube. Sometime later, he was found hanging upside down by his safety belt. No evidence of electrical shock or electrocution was discovered. A large piece of meat (chicken) was found lodged in his throat. There were no witnesses.

Keywords: DERRICK, THROAT, MAINTENANCE, ASPHYXIATED, WORK RULES, RESPIRATORY TRACT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	103061065			Fatality	Asphyxia	Occupation not reported

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