July 18, 2000
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
IMI-South LLC · Struck by flying object
EE WAS ASSISTING IN MAINTENANCE PROJECT. A 2 15/16" SHAFT WAS LIFTED ONTO THE TAILGATE OF A PICKUP, AND A MECHANIC WAS REMOVING A TAPER LOCK BURSHING. THE INJURED EE WAS STANDING IN THE PROXIM ITY WHEN A SMALL CHISEL, BEING USED TO SPREAD THE TAPERLOCK SUDDENLY FLEW OUT STRIKING THE INJURIED EE.