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February 14, 2012 PA · Metal/Non-Metal shopman repair cars, mechanic MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by falling object

EE was grinding overhead when a piece of metal rolled into eye.

February 5, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Removing bolt from cutting edge. Bolt spun & cut through glove and finger.

January 6, 2009 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by flying object

Employee was grinding under a piece of equipment (tri-axle dump) when a foreign body lodged in his eye. Safety glasses were on. No face shield.

August 12, 2003 PA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by flying object

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RETREIVE WELDING CABLES, GROUND CLAMP CAUGHT ON MANLIFT. WHEN IT BROKE FREE IT SWUNG OVER RAIL AND STRUCK EMPLOYEE ON UPPER LIP.

June 6, 2001 PA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Martin Stone Quarries, Inc. · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)

EE WAS TIGHTENING A NUT ON THE BOTTOM OF A CUTTING EDGE 2/1" IMPACT WRENCH. THE SOCKET SLIPPED OFF NUT CAUSING HANDLE TO SPIN AND STRUCK EE IN RIGHT FOREHEAD.

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