Oldham County Stone · Struck by falling object
WHILE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE WELDING UNDER JAW ASTONE FELL FROM APPROX 10-15 FT STRIKING EMPLOYEE IN BACK OF HEAD RESULTING IN 8 STITCHES TO SCALP.
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July 28, 1987
KY · Metal/Non-Metal
haul/off road/coal/ore/pit/quarry/rock/rubber tire truck driver, transportation truck driver
MACHINERY
Oldham County Stone · Contact with hot objects or substances
EMPLOYEE WAS US3NG A CUTTING TORCH TO CUT METAL A PIECE OF HOT METAL FELL FROM CUT ONTO BACK OF EMPLOYEES LEFT HAND CAUSING 2ND & 3RD DEGREE BURNS LATE REPORT DUE TO UNTIMELY REPORT FROM INS URANCE DEPARTME3T IN NASHVILLE OFFICE
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