While performing track wrapping on the #402 Shovel, a piece of metal sheared off from the roller assembly when it contacted the track chain. The fragment struck the maintenance technician on the forearm, causing a 2-inch laceration. The metal was removed from the arm and the employee was transported to a local medical facility to close the wound with stitches.
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November 26, 2024
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object
Western Mesquite Mines, Inc. · Struck by flying object
Employee was finishing up grinding some brackets for a project when EE felt some debris go into EE's left eye. EE tried flushing it but didn't help so EE came to safety to have it flushed as well but was still irritating EE. Safety took EE to the clinic.
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