August 8, 2016
WA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Naselle Rock & Asphalt Company · Struck against stationary object
The EE was tasked to drain the oil from a D9H Cat bulldozer. A metal barrel was placed to capture the falling oil underneath the drain plug on the pan of the equip. The EE proceeded to use a wrench to apply pressure in order to loosen the drain plug. When the plug broke free and turned, the EE's forearm jolted forward hitting the sharp edge of the oil catchment barrel. Cut forearm.