Hazleton Shaft Corporation · Struck by flying object
While striking a metal bucket shroud to remove it with a hammer, a sliver of metal came off the hammer and embedded into the welder's left leg.
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August 26, 2009
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hazleton Shaft Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Mechanic was installing a motor in a water truck. Upon installation, the motor got stuck in the engine compartment. The mechanic was prying on the motor to free it when the motor shifted pinning his hand between the motor and frame. He received 7 stitches in his right hand.
December 28, 2004
PA · Coal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Hazleton Shaft Corp · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS ASSISTING ELECTRICIAN INSTALL A NEW MOTOR AT THE FLOOR SUMP PUMP. WHILE THE ELECTRICIAN WAS LOWERING THE MOTOR WITH CHAIN FALL, INJ EE WHO WAS STANDING APPROX 3FT AWAY, RUSHED OVER TO THE MOTOR AND PLACED HIS FINGERS BETWEEN THE MOTOR & ITS BASE FOR NO APPARENT REASON.
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