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June 13, 2017 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
4 R Equipment LLC · Struck by flying object

While adjusting a hydraulic cylinder with a portable pump a quick coupling fitting malfunctioned leading the crew to believe the pressure was bleed off when it was not. while removing the quick coupling from the cylinder it flew off and hit the miner in the arm causing tore muscle and damaged artery. The miner is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks of work.

March 31, 2000 OR · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
4 R Equipment LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

WHILE USING AN IMPACT WRENCH WORKER CAUGHT FINGER TIP BETWEEN SOCKET AND TURNING NUT. LEFT INDEX FINGER TIP WAS CUT AND BONE BROKEN.

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