Miner was holding washers in place to be welded and was not wearing a welding helmet for the duration of work, approximately 25 minutes. The witness was roughly 3 feet away and was welding their own washers. A welding helmet was available and the miner was trained on the importance of wearing it.
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March 5, 2024
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Rawson Materials · Flash burns (welding)
December 4, 2019
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
O & G Industries Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects
Employee was removing last bolt holding hub assembly on right rear of loader. Blocks holding oscillating axle shifted causing axle to kick upward crushing pointer and middle finger on right hand between 3/4" air impact gun and frame of loader.
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