On June 21, 2001, a construction contractor employee at the Fermilab received serious head injuries when he was struck by part of the drilling rig.
Office of Environment, Health, Safety & Security
August 8, 2001
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August 8, 2001
On June 21, 2001, at approximately 9:40 A.M., a construction sub-tier contractor employee (the "Operator") at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) received serious head injuries requiring hospitalization when he was struck by part of the drilling rig (a "tong") that he was operating.