Struck by falling wrench — pier 4B
I-40 Bridge Rehab · Dec 31, 1969
OSHA Recordable
investigating
What happened
9 lb pipe wrench dropped from elevated work platform, glanced off worker's shoulder pad. Bruise, examined by clinic, placed on restricted duty (no overhead work) for 3 days.
Classification
OSHA class
OSHA Recordable
Body part
Shoulder (R)
Days away
0
Person involved
Maria Santos
Reported by
Sarah Patel
Root cause
Tool tethering not enforced above 6ft; verbal exclusion zone alone was insufficient.
Linked corrective actions (1)