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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 101847689 - Current River Die Sinking, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Saint Louis Area Office
Site Address:
Current River Die Sinking, Inc.
East On Old Hwy 142
Donaphan, MO 63935
Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 27, Donaphan, MO 63935
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3544
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/04/1986
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 06/06/1986
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360554547 |
Investigation Summary
AT APPROXIMATELY 3:20 PM ON MAY 30, 1986, EMPLOYEE #1 WAS USING A 4 FOOT LONG WRENCH TO TIGHTEN A CHUCK. THE CHUCK'S FUNCTION WAS TO HOLD A CUTTING TOOL, WHICH WAS PART OF A VERTICAL MILLING MACHINE. THE WRENCH WAS AT A HORIZONTAL POSITION, CHEST HIGH. THE EMPLOYEE'S FOOT, OR SOME OTHER OBJECT, HIT THE START LEVER OF THE MACHINE. THE MOMENTUM DEVELOPED BY THE WRENCH WHEN THE MACHINE STARTED CAUSED IT TO FLY OUTWARD AT HIGH SPEED AND STRIKE EMPLOYEE #1 IN THE CHEST. EMPLOYEE #1 DIED OF FRACTURED RIBS AND INTERNAL BLEEDING.
Keywords: CHEST, WRENCH, FRACTURE, LOCKOUT, RIB, STRUCK BY, FLYING OBJECT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 101847689 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |