Miner was removing tail pulley guard on a locked out/de-energized conveyor. Miner leaned guard (20 lbs.) on frame of the conveyors tail instead of removing and placing the guard 2' down on the ground. Guard slid cutting miner's right index finger. Wound was treated but the miner was later taken to the hospital to better treat the wound.
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December 17, 2020
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Manley Brothers of Texas · Struck by rolling or sliding object
May 15, 2020
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Manley Brothers of Texas · Struck against stationary object
Employee was attempting to take off a 3" rubber expansion joint. While doing so the employee decided to kick down on the pipe to remove it. The joint fell off and the employee bumped their knee. The employee did not report discomfort until half way through the next shift before leaving early.
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