Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200601839 - Employee struck and killed by valve projectile

Accident Summary Nr: 200601839 -- Report ID: 0625400 -- Event Date: 06/15/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
304385198	06/18/2001	1389	0	Chance Tool Co., Inc.

Abstract: On June 15, 2001, Employee #1 was testing a foam fluid by pumping down a pipe. As he opened a 2-in. valve, the pressure from the fluid forced the valve back at him striking him in the abdominal area. The impact of the projectile upon his abdominal cavity caused traumatic injuries that were fatal.

Keywords: ABDOMEN, PRESSURE PIPING, HIGH PRESSURE, PIPELINE, VALVE, STRUCK BY, PRESSURE RELEASE

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	304385198			Fatality	Fracture	Occupation not reported

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