Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 780031 - EMPLOYEE STRUCK BY FALLING ROOF

Accident Summary Nr: 780031 -- Report ID: 0953210 -- Event Date: 10/18/1989
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
111202404	10/18/1989	5082	0	Cashman Equipment Company

Abstract: On October 18, 1989, Employee #1 was working at the impact press when he was struck by the falling roof. Employee #1 was pinned between the fallen roof and the impact press. Employee #1 managed to free himself and leave the building. Employee #1 was transported to a medical facility and remained overnight for observation. Employee #1 sustained fractured ribs. A portion of the roof collapsed because a building column was stuck by another employee who was operating a Caterpillar fork truck, Model F80DSA, Serial Number 3GD0017.

Keywords: FRACTURE, ROOF, PINNED, INDUSTRIAL TRUCK, RIB, STRUCK BY, FALLING OBJECT, PRESS

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	111202404			Hospitalized injury	Fracture	Heavy equipment mechanics

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