The area was tight and the employee was using a right angle grinder in a pushing manner instead of in a pulling away manner. Employee also was not using a face shield as needed in all duties where flying objects are a hazard. The grinder slipped from his hand and powered back at him, striking him in the nose.
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October 25, 2013
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
April 26, 2011
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was removing a water cannon to repair the valve. He was setting the cannon down it slipped and pinched his hand.
September 21, 2007
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Flash burns (welding)
Employee returned to the plant to return keys he had taken home and allegedly was exposed to a weld flash.
June 20, 2007
MD · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Savage Stone, LLC · Struck by flying object
Employee was grinding and a piece of steel lodged in his eye. Employee did not report the incident until 6/24/2007.
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