Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 755546 - Employee killed by falling 1,800 lb ring

Accident Summary Nr: 755546 -- Report ID: 0653510 -- Event Date: 03/30/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115139735	03/30/1995	3292	0	Hydro Conduit Corp

Abstract: Two employees were loosening the base rings on sections of concrete conduit. One ring worked itself loose and struck and pinned Employee #1 to the ground, killing him. The iron ring is 84 inches in diameter and weighs approximately 1,800 lb.

Keywords: DISMANTLING, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, INATTENTION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115139735			Fatality	Other	Misc. metal,plastic,stone&glass-working mach. op's

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