Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 981290 - Employee killed when crushed by breaker block

Accident Summary Nr: 981290 -- Report ID: 0551800 -- Event Date: 05/23/1998
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
125402479	05/26/1998	3542	0	Beatty Machine And Manufacturing

Abstract: On May 13, 1998, Employee #1 was helping the operator of a remote-controlled crane to move an approximately 10,000 lb, 36 in. by 36 in. by 16 ft breaker block, which was the top of three stacked in a pyramid. The bottom right piece tipped as the top piece was removed, catching Employee #1's legs. The crane operator used the piece being moved to drag the breaker block off the trapped employee. As he did so, the load apparently struck and crushed Employee #1. He was killed.

Keywords: REMOTE CONTROL, LOAD SHIFT, SUSPENDED LOAD, CRUSHED, MECH MAT HANDLING, STRUCK BY, CRANE, LEG, UNSTABLE LOAD, UNSTABLE POSITION

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	125402479			Fatality	Other	Not specified mechanics and repairers

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