Miner was unrolling tarp on a bulk commodity trailer to load it. The tarp rolling mechanism slipped from his hand causing the tarp to roll backward causing the mechanism to strike the miner in the head throwing his head backward causing his tooth to chip and causing a cut on his head.
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November 11, 2014
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Treasure Canyon Calcium Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
February 13, 2001
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Treasure Canyon Calcium Co Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
WHILE USING A FLOOR MOUNTED GRINDING WHEEL, THE EE'S SAFETY GLASSES SLIPPED DOWN HIS NOSE, EXPOSING HIS EYES TO METAL FILINGS. A METAL FILING STRUCK HIS LEFT EYE.
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