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Struck by Nail: Fatal Fact #2

Construction Company Type: General Contractors

Struck by Nail: OSHA Fatal Fact 2

Accident Description:

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 traveled 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.

OSHA Recommendations:

  1. Institute a program for frequent and regular inspections of the job site, materials, and equipment by a competent person(s) (1926.20(b)(2)).
  2. Require employees exposed to the potential hazards associated with flying nails to use appropriate personal protective equipment. (1926.100(a) and 1926.102(a)(1)).
  3. Train employees using powder actuated tools in the safe operation of the particular tool (1926.302(e)(2)).
  4. Train employees operating powder actuated tools to avoid firing into easily penetrated materials (1926.302(e)(8)).

Accident Details: Struck by Nail
Company Type: General Contractors
Crew Size: 17
Union/Collective Bargaining? Yes
Weather: N/A
Worksite Inspection? No
Designated Competent Person on Site? No
Employer Safety and Health Program? No
Training and Education for Employees? No
Craft of Deceased Worker(s): Carpenter
Age / Sex of Deceased Worker(s): 22; Male
Experience or Time on Job: 3:00 p.m.
Time on Project: Unknown

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