A piece of metal from the dragline was stuck in the Jaw Crusher. While attempting to unlodge it, it flew out and hit two employees.
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Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Struck by flying object
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Struck by flying object
A piece of metal from the dragline was stuck in the Jaw Crusher. While attempting to unlodge it, it flew out and hit two employees.
March 7, 2022
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
installed brake shoe, it slipped causing it to smack finger resulting in a cut
September 15, 2011
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Sterling Breen Crushing Inc · Struck against stationary object
Cut to left hand by base end of bolt
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