August 31, 2006
CA · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Placerville Industries, Inc. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Miner was attempting to deflect material from a moving conveyor belt with a shovel. The shovel was caught by the conveyor causing the miners hand to become stuck betwen the shovel and the frame of the machine. The miner was wearing a wedding ring which caused most of the injury. This consisted of laceration to the finger and avulsion of the skin.