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IE and another EE were changing the roller on the sand stacker on Plant 1 they turned the roller on it's side and the weight of it rolled and pulled IE's gloved hand cutting/smashing EE's left pinky fingertip.
Employee was shoveling out the tunnel and tripped on an uneven surface, falling to their knees. Right knee hurt so they went to the doctor. Light duty restriction for one week and follow up on 07/18, scheduling MRI and still working light duty.
While working on a tail pulley (large, heavy, metal part) the pulley rolled off of a sawhorse and employee reached to catch it. Employee's back was hurt while catching/holding/lifting the part.
While running plant 2 a rock got caught in the bin - ee pulled the rock out and another rock fell down smashing his hand. Went to the doctor on 7/15/13 x-rays - broken bone in tight hand - referred to surgeon appt Wed 7/17/13 can work with wrapped up hand.
While doing routine maintenance on plant 3/crusher sand belts; they pulled a bolt from the motor causing it to fall and hit ee in the head and face.
EE was moving an oxygen tank with the JCB mine excavator bucket into the back of the welding truck and smashed his hand in between the bucket and the oxygen tank. He went to the local clinic and they determined his right hand was ok.
WAS HELPING TO INSTALL FORK ON LOADER BUCKET.