Employee was removing tooth from a 993K Loader bucket with hammer and metal bar. A small piece of metal stuck employee in the leg. He rolled up his leg and showed it to a supervisor. Supervisor said a tiny hole like a pen hole was on his leg. Employee finished working his shift.
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June 26, 2010
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ed Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
November 13, 2008
WV · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ed Coal Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was attempting to remove a drain plug from a 777 rock truck. He was trying to remove the drain plug by striking a wrench with a hammer. He missed the wrench and struck his hand with the hammer
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