Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201572815 - Employee Is Struck and Killed by Fire Supression Cylinder
Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
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307528158 | 01/31/2005 | 4724 | 561510 | United Airlines |
Abstract: At approximately 12:59 p.m. on January 30, 2005, Employee #1, a maintenance mechanic, was emptying halon from an aircraft engine fire suppression cylinder by applying a current to the squib. The squib ignited and caused an immediate release of the halon which propelled the cylinder toward the employee. He was struck in the head and killed by the cylinder.
Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 307528158 | Fatality | Cut/Laceration | Aircraft mechanics, excluding engine |