Employee was using a pry bar to put tracks on D11 Dozer when he pulled he hears a loud noise in his left elbow and had immediate pain. Torn left Bicep.
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Hoffman Mining Inc · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
April 3, 2012
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoffman Mining Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Using a pry bar to loosen and turn out a nut on the D11 Dozer track frame.EE worked until 7/10/12 having surgery on shoulder.
October 31, 2006
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hoffman Mining Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Mechanic was tightening the alternator belt on the Kawasaki Z95 Loader using a pry bar when the pry bar slipped and struck him in the head above the left eye causing lacerations.
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