Inspection Detail
Inspection: 300578002 - Diversified Industrial Service Company
Inspection Information - Office: Lubbock Area Office
Site Address:
Diversified Industrial Service Company
1400 N. Main
Borger, TX 79907
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 5030, Borger, TX 79007
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3599
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: Y
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 08/06/1999
Planning Guide: Safety-Manufacturing
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 09/27/1999
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 100810357 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1, a horizontal engine lathe operator, was measuring a hole in a part being machined when his knee struck the brake, engaging the lathe and turning the part. His arm became caught in the lathe and the chuck struck him in the head, knocking him backward onto the floor of the shop. Employee #1 sustained severe lacerations on his arms, a fractured arm, and internal abdominal injuries. He was transported to the hospital, where he died 20 days after the accident.
Keywords: FRACTURE, LATHE, ABDOMEN, ROTATING SHAFT, MACHINIST, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, CAUGHT BY, ARM, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 300578002 | Fatality | Bruise/Contus/Abras | Lathe and turning machine operators |
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