Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 880013 - Employee dies after being struck in head by nail

Accident Summary Nr: 880013 -- Report ID: 0830300 -- Event Date: 09/30/1991
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
100565209	10/07/1991	1541	0	Minko Construction, Inc.

Abstract: On September 30, 1991, two employees were air nailing 2 by 4s to a ceiling. Apparently, Employee #1 bent to pick up a 2 by 4 and when he straightened up, he came into contact with his coworker's nailer. A nail entered Employee #1's head. He was taken to the hospital, where he died during surgery on October 6, 1991.

Keywords: PORTABLE POWER TOOL, HEAD, NAIL, CONSTRUCTION, STRUCK BY, ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	100565209			Fatality	Puncture	Occupation not reported

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