May 29, 2015
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kraemer Mining & Materials, Inc. · Struck by flying object
Miner was replacing teeth on backhoe. Miner hit tooth with mall to loosen and metal fragment hit him in the upper left thigh causing a 1/2" x 1/4" deep cut. Miner was given a tetanus shot and antibiotics to prevent infection.