EE was grinding on a bolt, holding the bolt in one hand with pliers and holding the grinder with the other hand. The grinder kicked back, striking EE's left hand, causing a laceration.
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October 24, 2007
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by powered moving object
October 20, 2006
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
barge/boat/dredge/towbarge/towboat/leach operator, riverman, deck hand
MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Struck by falling object
Clay fell from bucket while trollying back to digging position, causing splash from hitting water to break lower cabin window. Steel grate above the glass fell and hit operator in head resulting in laceration that required 7 stitches.
November 27, 2000
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Western Aggregates LLC · Flash burns (welding)
WELDING ON FEEDER SCREW AUGER AND RECEIVED FLASHBURN.
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