Safety Incidents OSHA Severe Injury Reports · 2015–2025
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OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221547771

SHERMCO INDUSTRIES, CO.

Event
Blade, Broken Bone, Caught In, Head, Laceration, Lathe, Rotating Parts, Rotor
NAICS
335312
Inspection type
Federal Agency
Activity number
#346579303
Employer profile
SHERMCO INDUSTRIES, CO.
Summary number
221547771
Report ID
0626300

Event description

Employee is killed when caught in rotating part of lathe

Investigation abstract

At 10:15 p.m. on March 20, 2023, an employee was polishing a rotor shaft on a lathe. The employee became caught in the lathe. The employee sustained multiple broken bones and lacerations, leading to death. The employee also sustained head injuries.

Victim

  1. #1 Fatality Age 68 M

    Event type
    2
    Occupation code
    637

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