Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 170127567 - Employee struck and killed by ricocheting fastener

Accident Summary Nr: 170127567 -- Report ID: 0751910 -- Event Date: 11/17/1992
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
115051963	11/18/1992	1611	0	Clarke County Secondary Road Department

Abstract: At approximately 8:45 a.m. on November 17, 1992, Employee #1 was using a Ramset powder-activated tool to refasten bridge decking. He had fastened the planks on the northeast side, but had moved to the northwest side to secure a plank. Employee #1 shot a fastener into the laminated plank and was struck by the fastener as it ricocheted after striking a hidden nail or piece of metal. The fastener struck Employee #1 in the neck and lodged near his heart. He died from his injuries.

Keywords: HEART, NAIL, CONSTRUCTION, PLANK, BRIDGE DECK, NECK, STRUCK BY, POWDER ACTUATED TOOL

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation
1	115051963			Fatality	Puncture	Occupation not reported

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