Miner was cutting a poly grease line with a knife. The knife slipped and the miner cut his left thumb, resulting in 4 stitches.
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September 8, 2010
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Enon Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
May 27, 2009
OH · Metal/Non-Metal
crane operator, mobile equipment operator (meo), dragline operator, dropball operator, rigger
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Enon Sand & Gravel LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was attempting to tighten the tracks on an 88-B Bucyrus Erie Dragline while utilizing a 3/4 ton come-along. The hook slipped off the pad while under tension and came back to strike the miner in the face, resulting in sutures.
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