Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 80948.015 - Employee struck in the head by pressurized object is killed

Accident Summary Nr: 80948.015 -- Report ID: 0936200 -- Event Date: 11/10/2015
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
1105184.015	11/12/2015		493110	Defense Logistics Agency

Abstract: At 12:30 p.m. on November 10, 2015, Employee #1, an active duty soldier , was removing two halon extinguishers from a Humvee vehicle scheduled for turn in. After Employee #1 removed the two extinguishers and placed them on the ground, a co-worker lifted one by its hose/nozzle, causing the canister to fall to the ground. The extinguisher discharged its contents, resulting in the canister becoming airborne and striking Employee #1 in the face. He suffered a severe head injury and was killed.

Keywords: Accidental Discharge, Air Pressure, Struck By

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury
1	1105184.015	58	M	Fatality

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