Injured was repairing a damaged conveyor support leg. EE was using a cutting torch and when they cut the second support leg it sprang back striking the right hand/wrist. EE sought medical treatment. X-rays were taken, there was no fracture, dislocation, bone erosion or destruction. EE was give a splint for the hand/wrist and released to return to work.
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July 31, 2018
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Caldwell Stone Co Inc · Struck by flying object
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KY · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Caldwell Stone Co Inc · Contact with hot objects or substances
Employee was cutting a bolt with a cutting torch when a piece of hot metal fell from the cutting surface and went inside his boot burning a place on his left lower shin.
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