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May 16, 2011 TX · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Sierra Blanca Quarry, LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE was in shop dismounting a chute from a crusher. He was using an impact wrench to take off a nut from a carriage bolt, while holding head with his right hand. He pushed the trigger on the impact wrench and the locking part of bolt popped out of place. This cause the head to spin fast and cut through glove and into finger.

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