Lining piece of stone on recut table. When pushing it against guide, cut middle finger on left hand. Was taken to local ER and received 4 sutures. Doctor's excuse out until sutures removal on September 13.
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Showing all 3Employee took split piece of stone off pallet to recut. Employee did not realize second piece was not stable. Second piece fell on top of both feet, behind steel toe. The pain of the second stone hitting feet caused employee to drop first stone, also hitting both feet.
Moving 18x2 pieces of stone. Set one down, went back for next piece, felt back give. Stood and did stretches. Tried to pick up a second time and realized EE couldn't. Left work, called for doctor's appointment. Was seen at 3 p.m. on 9/27 with follow-up appointment at 8 a.m. on 9/28.