Employee was using cutting torch, cutting holes in conveyor frame for new bolts. Slag got in the external canal of left ear causing a minor burn.
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October 12, 2016
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Foley Materials Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
January 22, 2016
AL · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Foley Materials Company · Struck against a moving object
The miner was operating the excavator. The boom came into the cab contacting the operator.
Foley Materials Company · Contact with hot objects or substances
employee was cutting at incline conveyor with a torch. Slag fell off onto torch hoses causing them to catch on fire. Employee was burned on stomach and palm/thumb of right hand.
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