Track drill operator during operation, finds the drill bit has been obstructed with mud, EE unscrews the drill bit to use a thin shaft to pierce the obstructed drill bit shaft, but was not aware than in the process of removing the drill bit, the shaft also unscrewed. While cleaning the drill bit shaft, the shaft came undone and pinched EE's right index finger.
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Showing all 6The employee indicates that while they were doing preventive maintenance (oil and filter change) on the John Deere 350D when they released the engine protector cover it fell on their left hand
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The employee indicates that while EE was cleaning on conveyor # 9 with a shovel, EE felt severe pain in their back.
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The employee indicates that while cleaning the belt roller #18 employee felt a strong pain in the back.