While sharpening drill bit the grinding tool disengaged and hit the operator in the ankle causing a contusion.
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Cape Cod Aggregates Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
February 3, 2020
MA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Cape Cod Aggregates Corp · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
Excavator operator opened the door to the cab. Operator was unable to close it, due to the way the machine was facing. Operator decided to spin the machine and the door slammed shut on left elbow.
Cape Cod Aggregates Corp · Struck by flying object
while using an electric disc grinder, EE got a piece of debris under EE's safety glasses into EE's left eye
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