Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 839399 - Machinist killed when struck by flying object

Accident Summary Nr: 839399 -- Report ID: 0521400 -- Event Date: 10/07/1994
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
122103781	10/07/1994	3312	0	Gerlin, Inc.

Abstract: Employee #1 was machining aluminum jaw blanks into finished jaws. The blanks were in three parts, each weighing 66 pounds. All three parts came loose, and at least two hit the protective door. The metal on the door ruptured and the door came loose from the lower track. Employee #1 was leaning against the door and was struck by the part and/or the door. He was thrown 161 inches into the air. He died of severe internal trauma.

Keywords: UNSECURED, MACHINIST, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	122103781			Fatality	Other	Occupation not reported

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