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273,193
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1,202
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2000–2026
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March 10, 2025 TX · Metal/Non-Metal laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman MACHINERY
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

While attempting to tighten down a bolt with a washer the Employee failed to use a tool in a rush to secure the nut down to the bolt, the Employee used a half inch battery powered impact gun using EE's left hand while trying to hold a washer with EE's right hand run the nut up and caught EE's right index finger while wearing EE's gloves.

May 23, 2024 TX · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech MACHINERY
Kiewit Infrastructure West Co · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object

Miner put left middle finger in a pinch point, which resulted in a fracture to left middle finger.

March 19, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal welder (shop) HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Kiewit Pacific Co. · Caught in, under or between (Not Elsewhere Classified)

Maintenance person removed gloves while attempting to fasten screen above a belt guard. This person caught his hand in the expanded metal screen, cutting the index finger which required 5 stitches. EE released to regular work duty by attending physician (no restriction).

March 18, 2005 CA · Metal/Non-Metal maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech HANDTOOLS (NONPOWERED)
Kiewit Pacific Co. · Struck against stationary object

Employee was tightening nut w/socket wrench on expanded metal tail pulley guard. EE removed his glove to perform the task & cut his index finger on the edge of the expanded metal.

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