Employee was doing repairs to a drive belt motor. A bolt was removed that allowed the motor to pivot and swing from its position. When the motor swung, it hit employee's hand and smashed ee finger between the motor and the housing. EE was wearing gloves but received a laceration.
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April 29, 2017
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenny Seng Construction, Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
June 1, 2003
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kenny Seng Construction, Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS SHOVELING DIRT & ROCKS FROM UNDER A CONVEYOR BELT. WHEN HE WENT TO STAND UP STRAIGHT, HE COULDN'T AND HE FELT AN INSTANT SHARP PAIN IN HIS BACK WHEN HE TRIED TO STAND UP. CASE INVOLVED MODIFIED WORK.
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