Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 992230 - Employee killed when struck by brass nozzle and hose

Accident Summary Nr: 992230 -- Report ID: 0253610 -- Event Date: 06/11/1997
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124556317	07/08/1997	7999	0	Nys Orda

Abstract: Employee #1 was performing a yearly insurance test of a fire suppression system when a 3 in. water hose burst, pulling its brass nozzle from its retainer bracket. The nozzle and hose struck the employee in the abdomen and lacerated his liver. He was killed.

Keywords: MAINTENANCE, ABDOMEN, LIVER, EQUIPMENT FAILURE, HOSE, LACERATION, STRUCK BY

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124556317			Fatality	Cut/Laceration	Occupation not reported

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