While removing a track link from a D8R, employee hit the old link with a hammer. A sliver of metal came off the link and penetrated his right arm.
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September 17, 2011
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Premium Coal Company. Inc. · Struck by flying object
February 23, 2011
TN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Premium Coal Company Inc · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
Injured was using hammer to strike a metal pin - part of hammer head broke away and struck employee in face.
August 7, 2010
TN · Coal
beltman, conveyor man, conveyor belt worker, mobile bridge carrierman, feeder operator, conveyor rider
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Premium Coal Company Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Splicing belt and struck hand (right) with hammer.
Premium Coal Company Inc · Struck by flying object
A CO-WORKER WAS WORKING WITH A HAMMER/WRENCH AND A PIECE OF METAL FLEW INTO HIS RIGHT EYE CAUSING A CUT ON THE EYEBALL.
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