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April 7, 2009 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
W R Grace & Co. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Employee was changing worn bits on a cultivator at a reclamation mine project using an air impact wrench to loosen restraining nut. He supported himself with left hand holding on to back part of bit, the flat head bolt had a barb on it, and it spun around causing a small circular cut in palm of hand.

May 2, 2000 SC · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
W R Grace & Company-Conn · Struck by falling object

EMPLOYEE WAS TIGHTENING A DRILL BIT ON DRILL PROD. THE CHUCK KEY SLIPPED CAUSING EMPLOYEE TO HIT KNUCKLE TO HIT THE DRILL BIT AND CUTTING THE KNUCKLE.

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