OSHA Accident Investigation · Summary #221677065

ANDERSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.

FOREST, MS· 2024-06-25T00:00:00

Event: Auger, Blunt force, Blunt force trauma, Competent Person, Concussion, Crushed, Cutting, Demolish, Demolition, Falling Object, Flange, Head, Inspection, Lack of Work Procedures, Leg, Metal, Misjudgment, Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation, Puncture, Silo, Skull, Struck By, Torch cutting, Unsafe Position, Unsecured
NAICS: 541330
Inspection type: Federal Agency
Activity number: #347573057
Employer profile: ANDERSON ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC.
Summary number: 221677065
Report ID: 0419400
Project type: D
Construction end-use: P

Event description

Employee dies of head injuries when struck by falling auger

Investigation abstract

At 8:00 a.m. on June 26, 2024, an employee working for an engineering contractor was cutting silo legs with a torch in preparation for demolishing the silo. During cutting of the legs, the unsecured auger approximately 60 feet on top of the silo fell. The employee was struck by a falling metal flange. The employee died from crush injuries to his head.

Victim

#1 Fatality Age 60 M

Event type
1

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