EE was grinding overhead when a piece of metal rolled into eye.
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Showing all 5Removing bolt from cutting edge. Bolt spun & cut through glove and finger.
Employee was grinding under a piece of equipment (tri-axle dump) when a foreign body lodged in his eye. Safety glasses were on. No face shield.
WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETREIVE WELDING CABLES, GROUND CLAMP CAUGHT ON MANLIFT. WHEN IT BROKE FREE IT SWUNG OVER RAIL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON UPPER LIP.
EE WAS TIGHTENING A NUT ON THE BOTTOM OF A CUTTING EDGE 2/1" IMPACT WRENCH. THE SOCKET SLIPPED OFF NUT CAUSING HANDLE TO SPIN AND STRUCK EE IN RIGHT FOREHEAD.