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June 6, 2019 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (non-shop) MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel · Struck against stationary object

Employee had just finished cutting a bent handrail with cutting torches. EE hit EE's left forearm on the handrail and received a laceration. The laceration required three sutures.

February 13, 2014 PA · Metal/Non-Metal crusher attendant/operator, pan feeder operator/worker MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

Employee was using a torch to melt ice when the torch turned in his left hand and the flame went across the back of his right hand. He suffered a 2nd degree burn.

October 1, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing a lock from an adjustor with an impact wrench. The heat created pressure, which pushed the impact wrench into the mans chest. He was taken to hospital to be checked for possible internal injuries, which were not apparent at the time of the injury. He will be out of work until Oct 20 to be sure any trama to kidney or liver is healed.

January 17, 2007 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by falling object

The man was welding when the steel he was welding fell on the top of his right foot causing a severe bruise. He will be on light duty until the pain and swelling subside.

October 6, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Contact with hot objects or substances

The injured man was cutting a plate when a hot chip fell into his glove and caused a second degree burn to his left wrist. No work missed but he will be on light duty until the wrist heals.

June 28, 2005 PA · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

The men received a hairline fracture to left arm when a tension bolt suddenly broke one when he was removing it. will be off work 1 week due to holidays and weekend should return following wednesday.

January 6, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Glacial Sand & Gravel Company · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

THE INJURED MAN WAS REMOVING A NUT. WHEN THE SPINNING NUT CAME FREE FROM THE BOLT IT CONTACTED HIS LEFT MIDDLE FINGER CAUSING A CUT WHICH REQUIRED A STITCH.

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