Inspection Detail
Inspection: 302533906 - Troy Mills, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Concord Area Office
Site Address:
Troy Mills, Inc.
30 Monadnock St.
Troy, NH 03465
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: Union
SIC:2299
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 04/22/1999
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 04/22/1999
Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
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Accident | 100610443 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was on a crew working with a new baler for non-woven fibers. He had cycled the machine and had partially opened the heavy door to access the bale and secure it with ropes. As he unlatched the door, the bale, which was under great pressure from the hydraulic ram, moved and pushed out the large, several hundred pound steel door with great speed and force. Employee #1 was struck by the heavy door and knocked to the floor. He suffered severe head injuries and died as he was being flown by helicopter from Keene (NH) Medical Center to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
Keywords: HEAD, BALER DOOR, STRUCK AGAINST, BALER, HIGH PRESSURE, STRUCK BY
# | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
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1 | 302533906 | Fatality | Fracture | Occupation not reported |