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Accident Summary Nr: 201069986 - Piece of Metal Ricochets Into Employee's Eye
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125879080 | 06/28/2006 | 7538 | 811111 | Onsite Fleet And Forklift |
Abstract: At approximately 12:00 p.m. on June 7, 2006, Employee #1, a heavy equipment mechanic, was attempting to loosen a metal roller on a trailer truck's axle and braking system using a hammer. After hammering the metal roller, a piece of the metal roller broke loose, ricocheted off the axle, and lodged itself in his right eye. Employee #1 was not wearing eye protection during these activities, which would have prevented the accident from occurring. Employee #1 was taken to the hospital, where surgery was performed to remove the metal fragment from his eye.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125879080 | Hospitalized injury | Foreign Body Ineye | Heavy equipment mechanics |
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