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Accident Summary Nr: 201167327 - Employee'S Arm Is Fractured While Drilling A Part
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 126150770 | 09/02/2005 | 9512 | 924120 | La City Rec & Parks - Cheviot Hills Recreation |
Abstract: On August 19, 2005, Employee #1, a welder with the Los Angeles City Parks and Recreation Department, was performing normally-assigned duties in a maintenance shop. He was using a Wilton drill press to drill holes in a metal bracket. Instead of using a vise or other fixed means to hold the bracket, he held it with a pair of vise-grip pliers. While drilling, the drill bit caught the bracket, pulled it from his hands, and spun it around. The bracket struck Employee #1's left upper arm. He was hospitalized for a compound fracture, which required surgery.
Keywords:
fracture, work rules, welder, drill press, struck by, arm, hand tool
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 126150770 | Hospitalized injury | Fracture | Welders and cutters |