EE was pressure cleaning with hot water a discharge head pulley on the VSI. His footing was lost due to grease from the cleaning process the trigger was engaged on the pressure washer and the spray from the nozzle struck his ankle.
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April 19, 2015
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
SDI Quarry, Inc. · Contact with hot objects or substances
May 12, 2011
FL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
SDI Quarry, Inc. · Struck by falling object
Employee was carrying an air impact wrench with a three inch socket attached. The socket fell off the wrench striking the employees right foot.
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