EE was splitting stone when his sledge hammer recoiled and struck him in the forehead
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December 17, 2007
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Three Rivers Stone Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
August 28, 2007
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Three Rivers Stone Corporation · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Splitting stone - crushed left thumb with 3 pound sledge hammer. Cause laceration to thumb.
October 19, 2006
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Three Rivers Stone Corporation · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was tightening a bolt on a piece of heavy equipment when he felt a pain in his knee.
June 12, 2003
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
L & W Stone Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
SPLITTER HAD A ROCK ON EDGE TRYING TO SPLIT THE SEAMS WITH A HAMMER & CHISEL. THE ROCK MOVED CAUSING SPLITTER TO STRIKE THUMB.
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