The principal hazard of mushroomed heads on hand-held impact tools is
A)the tool may break in two
B)a sliver may break off and injure the worker's eye
C)the mallet may glance off and strike the worker's hand
D)the tool may fly from the worker's hand

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Mushroomed heads on hand-held impact tools may break off and cause slivers to fly, which can injure the worker's eye. This hazard can be prevented by regularly grinding down the mushroomed heads or replacing them altogether.

The Principal Hazard of Mushroomed Heads on Hand-Held Impact Tools