EE was breaking jasper brick grinding media with a sledge hammer in order to obtain smaller pieces. EE busted a piece that flew up and cut middle finger on left hand. EE supervisor controlled the bleeding and took ee to the hospital where EE received two stitches.
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June 13, 2018
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacer Corporation · Struck by flying object
May 11, 2015
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacer Corporation · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Dropped Hammer - Cut Thumb - 4 stitches administered
May 10, 2010
SD · Metal/Non-Metal
prep plant foreman, supervisor, mill plant supervisor, kiln supervisor
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Pacer Corporation · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Trying to unplug wet feed in a feed hopper using a sledge hammer and injured left shoulder.
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