Golden Vertex Corp · Struck by flying object
Employee was attempting to remove an old tooth from a 988K CAT loader. Employee struck the tooth of the 988K with a hammer causing a sliver of metal to enter the employee's leg.
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Golden Vertex Corp · Struck by flying object
Employee was attempting to remove an old tooth from a 988K CAT loader. Employee struck the tooth of the 988K with a hammer causing a sliver of metal to enter the employee's leg.
June 29, 2022
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
blaster, shooter, shotfirer, explosive worker, powder gang/monkey
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Vertex Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was using a utility knife to cut a heavy hose. EE was cutting away from EE's body when the knife slipped and caught EE's right thumb. The laceration resulted in stitches.
July 11, 2020
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Golden Vertex Corp · Struck by flying object
Employee was replacing a ripper tooth on a dozer and while striking the tooth to loosen it, a shard came off and entered EE's left leg just below the knee. It severed a vein and it required medical treatment to repair it.
Golden Vertex Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Worker was cutting the banding off the drip hose when the knife slipped and cut left forearm.
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