Guys,
I've had more information from the OSH Inspector since my original post and it doesn't look good for the Employer.
What actually happened was young Rick was on a local building site here and happened to be walking under a scaffolding at the same time as a Plumber dropped his 12" Stilson Wrench.
So I'm told, it hit Rick in the head and caused near-fatal injuries.
From what the Inspector tells me, Rick was only wearing a "Bump Cap", not a Full Hard Hat as he should have been provided with.
Apparently, the thing split into 3 pieces upon impact.
Sure, a freak accident, but one that could have been easily preventable.
Big Ed, to answer your question, it was supplied by the Employer. [Linked Image]
Even worse, to be 23 years old and dead, with a young family.
We all know someone that has had a head injury at one time or another, my absolute sympathy goes out to those that have and have to live with it.
Capt Al, I agree with you whole-heartedly!. [Linked Image]

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Mike.

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[This message has been edited by Trumpy (edited 01-18-2005).]