Changing cutting edge bolt on 966K loader, fully gloved when bolt head spun and cut through glove therefore causing a laceration to the left thumb pad. Required nine stitches.
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August 16, 2022
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
HANDLING OF MATERIALS
Arrowhead Mining & Materials LLC · Struck by... (Not Elsewhere Classified)
Arrowhead Mining & Materials LLC · Over-exertion in wielding or throwing objects
The aggravation of a pre existing injury to upper right arm. This was noticed when swinging a hammer.
October 5, 2006
AZ · Metal/Non-Metal
laborer, blacksmith, bull gang, parts runner, roustabout, pick-up man, pitman
MACHINERY
Arrowhead Mining & Materials LLC · Caught in, under or between a moving and a stationary object
While backing up, he got his thumb caught between ROPS and guard on conveyor belt. Plant was not in operation.
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