Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 768333 - Employee killed by rotating blades of wood lathe processor

Accident Summary Nr: 768333 -- Report ID: 0626300 -- Event Date: 09/09/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122181068	09/10/1997	2493	0	Hope Agri Products Of Texas, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was clearing out a clog in a wood lathe processor when he was struck in the abdomen by the rotating blades. He sustained multiple lacerations, and died as a result of his injuries. No lockout/tagout procedures were in use at the time of the accident.

Keywords: ABDOMEN, ROTATING KNIFE, WORK RULES, CLEANING, STRUCK AGAINST, LOCKOUT, LACERATION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122181068			Fatality	Puncture	Occupation not reported

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