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Employee was replacing head pulley bearing when employee's finger was pinched against the conveyor frame
Employee opened a light weight battery box lid to connect battery jumper cables. After restarting the vehicle he attempted to close the lid and felt his thumb becoming pinched between the lid and side of vehicle. He jerked his hand from the pinch point resulting in a tear to his left thumb. He was released back to full duty from the Clinic after receiving 5 stitches.
Being in tight quarters and not having proper tools for leverage.