Employee was using a cutting torch, a spark got under his sleeve layering and melted his nylon coat to his right forearm.
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February 24, 2013
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd · Contact with hot objects or substances
May 16, 2006
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd · Struck against a moving object
Machine he was operating fell 2 inches and stopped abruptly causing his lower back to be jarred.
August 2, 2005
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd · Struck by flying object
Pressure washing dump truck, splashed debris up in eye.
August 8, 2001
ID · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Emerald Creek Garnet Ltd · Struck by powered moving object
WAS RUNNING A CHAINSAW, OTHER EE WAS RUNNING THE BACKHOE AND HIT EE WITH THE BUCKET ON THE BACKHOE.
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