EE was changing the wheel on a hand grinder. EE accidentally depressed the trigger lock and trigger. The grinder then jolted from EE's hand and cut the left ring finger.
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August 19, 2021
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
March 5, 2012
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck by flying object
Employee was using a cutting torch to cut steel and a spark went into his ear.
July 30, 2001
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL IN THE CONVERTER OF A DRAGLINE. HE PLACED HIS LEFT HAND INTO THE ENGINE FAN.
May 30, 2001
PA · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Lehigh Asphalt Paving & Construction Co · Struck against stationary object
EMPLOYEE WAS HOLDING A BOLT WHILE REMOVING THE NUT WITH AN AIR GUN, BOLT CUT FINGER.
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