Miner was cutting wire with a grinder. The cut-off wheel came apart and shattered. Pieces hit EE in the safety glasses and left cheek below the safety glasses.
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H Lima Nevada LLC · Struck by flying object
July 31, 2015
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
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H Lima Nevada LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Employee was grinding on newly installed conveyor guards when a horse fly bit him on the right shoulder. He swatted at the fly and the grinder swung around and contacted his right arm. The resulting injury required surgery to repair a nicked tendon. Will return to work approx. 2 weeks.
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