Miner (Maintenance - M5) was with Manager of Fine Grind/Mill Operations and was attempting to cut thru a piece of conveyor belting. Miner had noticed his work utility knife had a dull blade, and upon changing it with new one, was cutting belt when knife skipped/slipped and cut his right lower leg. Miner was transported to OCCU-MED and 4 sutures were used to close small laceration.
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June 16, 2015
MO · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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ART Quarry TRS LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
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