Die-Setter Death
A 51-year-old male die-setter (the victim) at a plastic molding company sustained fatal crushing injuries when he apparently entered a plastic blow-molding machine to perform minor maintenance. The victim had relieved the machine operator for a scheduled break. At approximately 6:15 a.m. the victim entered the machine?s enclosed press area, possibly to make a minor adjustment. As the victim entered the machine, he crossed through the machine?s light curtain safety system causing the machine to cycle. The victim was crushed as the machine?s press plates came together to mold a new part. A co-worker found the victim and summoned […]This content is for CoAction Insurance policy holders.
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