EE was observing an EE removing an anvil from the VSI table during rebuild with a sledge hammer. As the anvil was struck, a sliver of metal broke loose and struck EE who was standing 10-15 feet away in the left leg above the knee, causing a small cut and puncture wound which required stitches. No Lost Time or Modified Duty.
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June 24, 2016
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mill Creek Dolomite LLC · Struck by flying object
October 31, 2015
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Mill Creek Dolomite LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
While cleaning the threads of a conveyor belt adjustment bolt with a wire brush, the employees finger was pinched between the wire brush handle and the adjustment bolt cover causing a cut that required stitches.
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