September 17, 2013
TX · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Gordon Stone Company LLC · Struck by flying object
Employee was a mechanic at the mine. He was using a sledge hammer to install metal pins in the track of an excavator. After miss hitting the pin a small piece of metal from the pin broke off the pin and hit his leg. There was a small wound. He was taken to the hospital emergency room and received treatment. He was back to work the next day