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Construction Site Injuries: Struck by Nail From Powder Actuated Tool

Struck by Nail From Powder Actuated Tool
Accident Type:
Struck by Nail
 
Weather Conditions:
N/A
Type of Company:
General Contractors
Size of Work Crew:
17
Union or Non-union:
Union
Worksite Inspection?:
No
Designated Competent Person on Site?:
No
Employer Safety and Health Program?:
No
Training and Education for Employees?:
No
Craft of Deceased Employee(s):
Carpenter
Age;Sex
22; Male
Time of the Job:
3:00 p.m.
Time at the Task
Unknown

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ACCIDENT

A carpenter apprentice was killed when he was struck in the head by a nail that was fired from a powder actuated tool. The tool operator, while attempting to anchor a plywood form in preparation for pouring a concrete wall, fired the gun causing the nail to pass through the hollow wall. The nail travelled some twenty-seven feet before striking the victim. The tool operator had never received training in the proper use of the tool, and none of the employees in the area were wearing personal protective equipment.

ACCIDENT PREVENTION RECOMMENDATIONS

Institute a program for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment by a competent person(s).

 

Require employees exposed to the potential hazards associated with flying nails to use appropriate personal protective equipment.

 

Train employees using powder actuated tools in the safe operation of the particular tool.

 

Train employees operating power actuated tools to avoid firing into easily penetrated materials.

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