October 4, 1989
WV · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
MACHINERY
Romney Stone Quarry Inc · Struck by flying object
INJURED WAS BREAKING BOULDERS W/ DROP BALL MOUNTED ON CRAWLER CRANE A SHAND OF ROCK APPROX 2" X 3" WAS PROPELLED AGAINST THE FRONT OF OPERATORS CAB WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO BREAK THROUGH THE 1 /4" PLEXIGLASS WINDSHIELD AND STUCK THE OPERATOR ON HIS CHIN LACERATING SAME SUTURING WAS REQUIRED TO CLOSE THE WOUND