Counterweight on shovel was being removed. Three of the bolts holding the weight were off, the fourth bolt was loose. Employee placed left middle finger under washers and the counterweight was slightly lifted pinching fingertip. Pinched off 1/8 inch off end of fingertip.
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January 25, 2005
IN · Coal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B B Mining Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
October 4, 2001
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
B B Mining Inc. · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ON HIS BACK AND SIDE CRIBBING UP A D7, DOZER WHEN HE FELT PAIN AND STIFFNESS IN HIS RIGHT KNEE.
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