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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 125889535 - Atkinson Washington Zachry
Inspection Information - Office: Van Nuys Mining & Tunneling District Office
Site Address:
Atkinson Washington Zachry
34950 Newport Rd.
Winchester, CA 92596
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 550, Winchester, CA 92596
Union Status: Union
SIC:1622
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 07/07/1997
Emphasis: L:Tunnel
Case Closed: 12/19/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362186215 |
Investigation Summary
Employee #1 was operating an Ingersoll-Rand track drill at the base of a rock wall as part of a redrilling project. While drilling at the toe of the wall, he put pressure on the foot of the drill to get the bit at the angle he wanted. When he removed the 12 ft piece of drill steel, he forgot about the foot pressure, stepped in front of the drill console, and released the pressure. The rig surged forward, pinning Employee #1 against the rock wall. He sustained internal injuries but was able to reach the controls and release the pressure. Employee #1 was hospitalized and had 8 in. of his colon removed. Three months later, he underwent a hernia operation related to the injuries from this accident.
Keywords: ABDOMEN, PINNED, FOOT CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION, CAUGHT BETWEEN, DRILL RIG--NON-OIL, INATTENTION
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 125889535 | Hospitalized injury | Other | Mining machine operators |