Due to buildup of wet sand in the elevator, EE opened the clean out gate to allow the sand to be cleared. EE did not secure the opening of the gate properly resulting in EE's left hand ring finger being lodged in the gate. A laceration was made on EE's finger as a result. After the injury EE was transported to the hospital for medical attention.
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Mostrando los 3After returning from lunch; employee walked to trash dumpster; reported stepping on rock near dumpster. Rice Medical was immediately call to check out employee's left foot. Report from doctor that there was fracture. Employee was placed in boot; employee was offered and accepted light duty on 10/28. On 11/12, received doctor's release for regular duty starting 11/17.
At end of bagging run, the material gate wasn't closed causing the blending hopper to fill up. The slide gate switch was manually held on for gate to remain open so that the hopper could be cleaned manually. Mis-communication between the people cleaning the hopper and operating the switch resulted in the gate closing, causing it to cut off the tip of the finger.