Changing counter balance in cone using cutting torch, hammering on counter balance, a piece of metal flew into his eye.
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November 21, 2007
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nielson Construction Corp · Struck by flying object
May 4, 2006
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nielson Construction Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was assisting mechanic in rolling tooth on loader bucket. Hammered tooth into place and tooth split. Sliver of metal struck miner in the left cheek. Required 3 stitches.
March 5, 2001
UT · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Nielson Construction Corp · Fall from machine
STANDING ON PART OF THE CRUSHER PULLING ON A CABLE, COMEALONG CAME APART EMPLOYEE FELL TO THE GROUND, BREAKING SOME OF HIS RIBS.
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