Miner was tightening packing gland on cyclone pump. Wrench slipped oof of nut, hand struck a hose clamp. Miner was wearing gloves, however, the clamp cut through glove and lacerated right thumb. Required 3 stitches, tetanus vaccination and Rx anitiodic.
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June 3, 2008
NE · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Consolidated Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object
Consolidated Sand & Gravel · Fall onto or against objects
MINER WAS TIGHTENING A CLAMP ON A DREDGE SLEEVE. THE CLAMP BROKE, CAUSING MINER TO LOOSE BALANCE AND FALL AGAINST A BRACE, RESULTING IN MINER'S BUTT STRIKING AGAINST THE BRACE, RESULTING IN FR ACTURED TAILBONE.
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