Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 977207 - One employee killed, three injured when struck by steel rack

Accident Summary Nr: 977207 -- Report ID: 0454715 -- Event Date: 12/10/1987
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
105525042	12/11/1987	3052	0	Anchor Swan Corp

Abstract: Employees #1 through #4, all laborers, were working in the area of a 6-ft by 20-ft pressurized vulcanizer (autoclave) when the door or head blew off. The door or head hit a steel hose rack on the east side, and the rack struck the four workers. Employee #1 was killed; Employees #2 through #4 were hospitalized with multiple cuts and lacerations.

Keywords: PRESSURE VESSEL, UNSECURED, LACERATION, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY, DOOR

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	105525042	Fatality	Other	Laborers, except construction
2	105525042	Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Laborers, except construction
3	105525042	Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Laborers, except construction
4	105525042	Hospitalized injury	Cut/Laceration	Laborers, except construction

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