EMPLOYEE WAS WELDING ON 992C LOADER BUCKET USING A GRINDER. A PIECE BROKE OUT OF THE GRINDER WHEEL AND THE GRINDER FLEW BACK AND HIT HIM IN THE CHEST.
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Vencill Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Vencill Corp · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
EMPL WAS OPERATING SWEEPER TO CLEAN DEBRIS FROM SURFACE OF COAL IN PIT & REACHED OVER TO CHANGE GEARS FROM FORWARD TO REVERSE. UPON REACHING HE FELT PAIN IN BACK. HE WAITED FEW MINUTES THEN RE PORTED INCIDENT TO FOREMAN.
Vencill Corp · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
DECOUPLER CAME LOOSE AND CAME BACK ON LEFT LEG.
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