Maintenance Mechanic was working in the Sand drying/screening plant. The mechanic was removing a bearing from a magnetic seperator. While attempting to remove the bearing, by tapping with a hammer, a sliver of metal flew into the his left eye. The employee was treated and released from the local ER and returned to work that afternoon.
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June 16, 2008
NC · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Imerys Mica Kings Mountain Inc · Struck by flying object
April 11, 2008
GA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Attapulgite Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Operator came up behind Supervisor who was cutting super sacks with a utility knife. Startled Supervisor, swung around and cut Operator on the buttocks.
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