July 21, 1997
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Nevada Hydrocarbon Inc · Struck by flying object
EMPLOYEE WAS STANDING BESIDE AND OFF TO ONE SIDE OF JAW CRUSHER WHICH WAS PLUGGED WITH A LARGE CHUNK OF CONCRETE. AN EXCAVATOR WAS PICKING THE PIECE OF CONCRETE OUT OF THE CRUSHER. IT COULD NO T PICK THE PIECE UP HIGH ENOUGH. IT WAS THEN SENT THROUGH AGAIN. A PIECE BROKE OFF & WAS FLUNG BY THE BULL WHEEL. PIECE HIT EMPLOYEE IN HEAD. HESPENT NIGHT IN HOSPITAL & WILL BE OFF UNTIL 8/9