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December 21, 2011 CA · Metal/Non-Metal bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer MACHINERY
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Struck against a moving object

While operating our D-9 Cat removing down tree the cat rolled up on a log and then rolled off causing the Cat to travel fast and hit hard throwing operator out of seat then hitting operators head on bar on cab cutting his head.

March 25, 2010 CA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Caught in, under or between running or meshing objects

While machining upper tumbler bolts, the long sleeve of shirt got tangled in bolt and was pulled into lathe. Hand hit threads, cutting left pinky finger and breaking it. It spun employee around and he hit his back and left ear.

February 22, 2008 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Cal Sierra Development Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

While grinding on idler, metal bounced behind glasses and got into eye. Also had face shield on.

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