Normal working conditions. While hammering block bearing on shaft, foreign object entered right hand & thumb.
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Showing all 3Normal working conditions. Subject tightening bolts on crusher, wrench slipped and hit him in chest.
There are four 1/2 inch bolts that secure the coupling on the hose. Employee took one of the bolts off and as he was taking off the second bolt the line coupling separated and caused hydraulic fluid to spray into his left eye causing medical treatment at once.