While using an angle grinder, the disc came apart and struck the user in the chin area. User was grinding on metal on a conveyor when the incident occurred. User had recently replaced the disc and failed to put the guard back on. Also contributing to the injury is the fact that a face shield was not in use. User was taken to hospital and received medical treatment.
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October 19, 2016
KS · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Bob Bergkamp Construction Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
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