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EE was using a cordless impact to undo bolts on the CR1 flywheel. EE positioned a hand behind the sheave, between the crusher frame and the nut to hold the nut when it broke free. When the bolt broke loose, the nut followed the threads, moving backward and pinching the employees finger between the nut and the frame. EE was brought to get X-rays where a fracture was discovered.

EE was using a port-a-power to separate the sides of the screen box in order to remove a screen deck for replacement. On the third move, EE was holding the tool and when pressure was released the tool jumped upward, crushing the EE's right thumb between the screen deck and the tool.

worker cutting with torch had small piece of slag enter ear. There appeared to be no problem, but after many days of progressively more irritation, he visited a doctor, had swelling and potential infection, then tubes installed in ears to drain fluid and control infection.

Worker used grinder improperly and cut his hand, requiring stitches.

MECHANIC TWISTED LOWER BACK WHILE LYING ON GROUND UNDER VEHICLE THAWING FROZEN AIR LINES. HAD EARLIER EXPERIENCED MINOR PAIN MOVING WELDER.