While striking a pin in chain with hammer, a piece of metal flew off, striking him in the leg.
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Showing all 5Cutting strap off of chain, slipped off and cut leg.
While swinging a hammer, hammer flew off of handle, hitting him in mouth breaking two bottom teeth.
TAKING TRANSMISSION OUT OF HOUSING WITH SLATE BAR. PULLED MUSCLE IN GROIN AREA.
WELDING BALL SOCKET ON D11 DOZER USING 3/8" CHAIN & RED DEVIL. HELPER UNHOOKED CHAIN & DID NOT TELL EE. EE PULLED CHAIN CAUSING RED DEVIL TO FALL & HIT HIM ON FOREHEAD.