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August 2, 2017 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Columbia Silica Sand Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances

A supervisor cut a piece of metal with a torch. Another employee, while sliding the drop onto the trailer, came into contact with the hot metal and burned their right hand.

March 10, 2014 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Columbia Silica Sand Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

After replacing drum, shaft, bearings, and repairing belt splice, ee was testing adjusting and cleaning when accident occurred. Guard off, & belt energized, ee attempted to remove loose sand from edge of belt, in frt of drum, when glove came in contact with edge of drum, pulling him into contact with edge of drum with right bicep, inflicting open wound(skin), 5" long.

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