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June 27, 2018 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Northland Constructors · Rubbed or abraded

The injured employee was tightening bolts on cutting edges (segments) of a FEL. Employee secured the bottom of the bolt with their hand. When the nut was driven with an impact gun, the bolt spun and cut the hand. The laceration required medical treatment; 3 sutures.

June 18, 2018 MN · Metal/Non-Metal front-end loader, scraper-loader operator, pan operator, payloader, scraper rig operator MACHINERY
Northland Constructors · Rubbed or abraded

The injured employee was removing a cutting edge from a FEL; this involved using an impact gun to remove bolt / nuts which secure the edge to the bucket. The employee did not adequately secure the bolt and their hand was lacerated when the bolt head spun with the nut.

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