Mechanic was installing a new dump cable on our dragline. While tightening the cable socket, the cable slipped out of the clamp and struck the mechanic in the face. The mechanic suffered a laceration on his upper lip and a fracture to his upper jaw.
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March 18, 2009
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Limestone Products Incorporated · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
July 5, 2005
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Limestone Products Incorporated · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE ASSISTING THE MECHANIC, EE WAS MANUALLY TURNING THE DRUM ON THE 88B DRAGLINE SO THE MECHANIC COULD CHECK THE LININGS AND HE SAID HE FELT A POP IN HIS RIGHT SHOULDER AND ARM AREA.
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