Chandler Ready Mix Inc · Struck by falling object
CUTTING 12" CHANNEL. THE CHANNEL FELL AFTER IT WAS CUT, 3-4" AND HIT EE'S TOES. HE WAS WEARING STEEL TOES, BUT IT MISSED THE STEEL TOES.
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Chandler Ready Mix Inc · Struck by falling object
THE EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING "FISH EYES" IN A 1/2 X6"X 20' STEEL STRAP WITH A CUTTING TORCH. THE STRAP WAS SITTING ON THE EDGE ON A 8' HIGH CONCRETE WALL. HE HAD THE STRAP TO FAR OVER THE EDGE WIT HOUT ADDITIONAL SUPPORT. WHILE HE WAS CUTTING THE HOLES THE STRAP TEETERED OVER THE EDGE FALLING APPROX. 3 FT. WHEN IT HIT THE GROUND IT ALSO IMPACTED THE SIDE OF HIS RIGHT ANKLE.
November 25, 1996
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Chandler Ready Mix Inc · Struck by flying object
EE WAS HELPING TO TIGHTEN SOME BELT LACINGS WHILE REPAIRING A CONVEYOR BELT HE WAS USING A 1/2" ELECTRIC IMPACT WRENCH WITH A LACE NUT DRIVER TOOL TO TIGHTEN THE LACING NUTS. HE WAS NOT WEARIN G SAFETY GLASSES & A PARTICLE OF STEEL CAME OFF THE NUT ON THE TOOL & LANDED IN HIS LEFT EYE.
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