April 15, 1989
NM · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Springer Building Materials Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
AFTER TIGHTENING BEARING LOCKING SCREWS ON CONVEYOR, EMPLOYEE TAPPED THE BEARING COLLAR WITH A HAMMER TO SETTLE IN THE SCREWS FOR RE-TIGHTENING. WHEN HE TAPPED THE BEARING A PIECE OF THE COLLA R CHIPPED OFF AND LODGED ITSELF IN HIS RIGHT FOREARM.