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.
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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
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.
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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