Operator was moving screens by hand into loader bucket to relocate. Screen slipped and his fingers became caught between bucket and screen. Gloves caught on jagged edge of screen material and little and middle finger of left hand were cut, requiring 9 stitches.
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August 31, 2010
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nielson Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
August 17, 2006
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Nielson Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mechanic was removing tooth from loader bucket. Hammer on tooth to loosen, sliver of metal broke free from tooth and pieces mechanic in chest. Metal gragment sliver was removed by medical personnel at emery medical center. Puncture required 6 stitches and mechanic returned to work.
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