EE was performing a routine blade change on Veneer Saw #1. The blade fell onto EE's left hand, causing a hand laceration, open fracture of phalanx of left index finger, and open fracture of phalanx of left middle finger.
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August 9, 2024
CT · Metal/Non-Metal
stone finishing and sizing personnel, stone/rock cut/polish/saw operator, splitter, cutter, trimmer
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CT Superior Stone · Struck by falling object
CT Superior Stone · Struck by falling object
Employee was unloading stone slabs with overhead crane when a slab fell over and pinned EE to the ground. Co-workers rushed over to lift slab allowing employee to move. Employee was carried to safety then transported by ambulance to hospital.
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