November 9, 2018
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Sunrise Minerals · Struck against stationary object
Employee was changing the cutting edges on the Komatsu wheel loader. EE was loosening the nuts with an air impact wrench. When the 3rd nut was being removed it loosened and bolt became loose in cutting edge. Employee raised left hand to keep bolt from spinning. The sharp edge of the cutting edge cut thru the leather glove and cut EE's middle finger on the left hand.