2 contractors were in the process of removing the transmission on the service truck #31. The transmission was secured by a boom hoist with Cat lifting bolts for removal. Bolts pulled out of transmission causing transmission to fall on the left leg of injured. He was taken to Walker Baptist ER for diagnosis. Found to have hairline fracture in ankle and shin bone.
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August 4, 2006
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Quinton Mining, LLC · Struck by falling object
October 7, 2005
AL · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Dorsey Creek LLC · Struck by flying object
The injured employee was assisting the mechanic in changing the cutting bits on the blade of a Cat D-10-R dozer. The employee was using an impact wrench (air operated) when a sliver of metal flew from the bolt threads into his right index finger.
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