Went to unplug #3 screw w/air hose, was holding himself up w/left hand, operating air hose w/right. Slipped & saw his hand slip into screw, at the same time I pulled the trip cord but not quick enough. When he pulled his hand out I realized my fingertip was missing. The screw was guarded & had trip wire, small opening for maintenance only, to view for proper operation.
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July 15, 2004
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
warehouseman, bagger, palletizer/stacker, store keeper, packager, fabricator, cleaning plant operator
MACHINERY
Grefco Minerals Inc · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
August 2, 2001
NV · Metal/Non-Metal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
MACHINERY
Grefco Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPLOYEE WAS INSTALLING A SET OF ROLLERS, INVOLTVING GRINDING & WELDING STEEL, WHEN A PIECE OF STEEL FLEW INTO EYE.
Grefco Minerals Inc · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EE WAS OPERATING CRANE, TURNED ON FAN & SOMETHING BLEW INTO (R) EYE.
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