September 30, 1987
IN · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Miller Mining · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
VICTIM WAS REPL5CING CUTTING EDGE ON KOMATSU 375 BULLDOZER AFTER POSITIONING NEW CUTTING BOLTS WHICH REQUIRED TO BE SEATED TO PREVENT TURNING WHILE TIGHTENING NUT HOWEVER WHEN APPLYING AIR IMP ACT WRENCH TO N6T THE BOTL HEAD FREED ITSELF FROM SEAT WHILE PUSHING DOWN ON BOLTHEAD HE ENGAGED IMPACT WRENCH AND BOLT TURNED WHILE IN CONTACT WITH HAND AND BEFORE IT WAS FULLY SEATED LEFT M