EE Was in the process of removing wedges from the upper liner (Gyro Crusher). During the process while swinging a sledge hammer he struck a handle of another hammer. The hammer became airborne striking him in the head.
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Wingdale Materials LLC · Struck by flying object
March 29, 2012
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wingdale Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
while prying screen panel loose to move it for lifting, pry bar slipped out of his hands while under tension striking his right elbow.
July 11, 2011
NY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Wingdale Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was cutting belt with bad splice with left hand due to his Right hand being broken (none work injury). Knife slipped while trimming belt and struck him in his right leg causing a deep cut
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