Employee grinding weld using 4.5" grinder, he stated it kicked-back he stopped to inspect disc, noticed a small "nick" & stated he thought he should change it but he decided to try to finish the 1" of weld left to grind. Restarted it & it kicked out again & he lost control of the tool. Cut to R-arm that required several stitches.
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July 30, 2014
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
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Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
February 27, 2012
WI · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Preferred Sands of Wisconsin LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE was adjusting the guard on an angle grinder and finger was cut by spinning blade.
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