Removing a come along chain under extreme tension. Either the hook slipped or failed and mechanism snapped back and hit the bridge of nose and between eyebrows requiring stitches
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December 7, 2024
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anchor Stone Company · Struck by flying object
August 4, 2008
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anchor Stone Company · Over-exertion in pulling or pushing objects
While jerking on come-a-long on wash plant, right elbow popped out.
November 7, 2002
OK · Metal/Non-Metal
greaser, grease man, oiler, lube man, dragline oiler
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Anchor Stone Company · Struck by flying object
WHILE HITTING ON CROW BAR WITH HAMMER, A PIECE OF METAL FLEW UP INTO RIGHT EYE.
Anchor Stone Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE CLEANING OUT WASH PLANT SCREEN TOWER, ANOTHER EMPLOYEE HIT HIM IN THE BACK WITH A PIC AX.
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