IW and the supervisor were changing V-belts on the cyclone pump. The equipment was locked out and tagged out while working on it. IW looked away and caught the left index finger in/between the v-belt and pulley wheel causing a laceration.
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Removing power disconnect on crusher - broke free and caught finger
Setting up bunker attaching legs EE was trying to bolt in to secure. Bunker was lower smashing his thumb.
Pinched finger between a bolt and gear box.
Working to put cone back in crusher - smashed thumb.
Helping to loosen hydraulic fitting - smashed finger when hose came down.
EMPLOYEE WALKING INTO TOOL SHED WHEN 2 ROCKS HIT HIM ON SHOULDER.