Employee was taking a barge hatch off using an air impact to remove the bolts. When the hatch was pried open with the bar it came flying up from the internal pressure and struck his hand. He was diagnosed with a bruised wrist.
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Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by flying object
August 29, 2008
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was cutting rubber in #3 vibrating screen. His knife slipped and cut his right hand.
January 31, 2002
OR · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Ross Island Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE STATES HE WAS WORKING ON CENTER MAIN ENGINE EXHAUST, WRENCH SLIPPED AND STRUCK EMPLOYEEIN FACE.
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