Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 171020225 - Employee dies after striking head on pavement

Accident Summary Nr: 171020225 -- Report ID: 0552652 -- Event Date: 07/11/1995
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
124829318	07/11/1995	0783	0	West Michigan Tree Services

Abstract: On July 11, 1995, Employee #1, of West Michigan Tree Service, was attempting to close the disc guard on a brush chipper while it was running. During his attempt, the guard was struck by the paddle on the back of the disc. The guard then struck the employee in the chin, throwing him backward. His head struck the parking lot pavement. Employee #1 died. Citations were issued for serious violations of 4081-5343(2) and 40118-0034(9).

Keywords: HEAD, WORK RULES, STRUCK AGAINST, LOCKOUT, CHIPPER, STRUCK BY, FACE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	124829318			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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