Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 803684 - Employee killed when crushed by falling machine boom
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 119505246 | 05/06/1994 | 9999 | 0 | Clemente Santisteban, Inc. |
Abstract: Employee #1 raised the boom from a vehicle with an electronic overhead crane. He then used a metal piece as a blocker to prevent the boom from falling and released the crane. When the employee was connecting the combustible tank below the boom, the blocker failed. The boom fell, crushing Employee #1's head. He died.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119505246 | Fatality | Other | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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