Miner was attempting to blow debris out of a flywheel assemble on the cone crusher through a small access whole in the cover. The nozzle either became clogged or EE inadvertently extended the tip into the opening making contact with the flywheel. This caused the nozzle to recoil cutting the palm of the miners hand resulting in a dr visit & stitches.
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Lakeside Industries, Inc · Struck by flying object
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