Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 787275 - Employee killed when struck in head by spring

Accident Summary Nr: 787275 -- Report ID: 1054114 -- Event Date: 01/16/1990
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
108235078	01/16/1990	4741	0	Itel Railcar Corp

Abstract: On January 16, 1990, Employee #1 was repairing a damaged coupler assembly on a rail car. To repair the coupler assembly, it was necessary to remove a 70-ton capacity coil-type spring (which was part of the coupler assembly). Employee #1 failed to relieve the pressure from the spring before removing it and was struck in the head by the spring when it was released by the pressure. Employee #1 died of his injuries.

Keywords: HEAD, REPAIR, WORK RULES, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	108235078			Fatality	Fracture	Heavy equipment mechanics

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