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August 6, 1997 at 2:00 PM

Toddville Plant · Facility · Metal/Non-Metal

Operator: BASF Catalysts LLC (Engelhard Corp)

Contractor on site: 6UP

Wilkinson County, GA

Classification HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)

Type Struck by falling object

Investigator narrative

A DELIVERY TRUCK DRIVER WAS FATALLY INJURED WHILE UNLOADING A LOAD OF 18" BY 50' PVC PIPE FROM A FLATBED TRAILER. WHEN HE CUT A ROPE SECURING THE PIPE ON THE TRAILER, THE PIPE ROLLED OFF AND C RUSHED HIM.

Record details

Activity at time of incident: Hand Tools (Not Powered)
Subunit / location: MILL OPERATION/PREPARATION PLANT
Accident type: Struck by falling object
Source of injury: METAL,(Not Elsewhere Classified)(PIPE,WIRE,NAIL)
Nature of injury: CRUSHING
Body part affected: MULTIPLE PARTS (MORE THAN ONE MAJOR)
Degree of injury: FATALITY

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Source: US Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) · Document 219975550001 · Mine ID 0900472 Trainer view →