Guard fell off cut right forearm required 8 staples
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Showing all 11Employee was putting a ladder in the bed of the truck, when one end of the ladder hit the toolbox causing EE's thumb to get caught between the tailgate and ladder. This caused a laceration that required 4 stitches.
Employee was cleaning a rock build-up from a drop box cavity when a rock fell on employee's hand injuring it
Shoulder dislocation caused by harness.
Employee lifted by hand a large rock.
Employee was making sure Drill Press drill bit was securely tightened. Right hand slipped causing contact with the drill bit and employee cut finger on right hand needing 3 stitches.
Working out of a man lift basket. Harness protection was used. Removing old idlers with new ones. Body in awkward position to do so. Felt pain in shoulder then down right arm.
Employee was removing rock from a conveyor. A large rock fell from the conveyor to the ground then ricocheted off another on the ground and hit employee's left leg.
Employee was driving retaining pin form hydraulic hammer. A piece of rock was holding retaining in place broke off and impacted right eye.
Employee exited haul truck to remove rock from haul road. Employee picked up rock (approximately 15lbs) and carried it to the side of the road. As the employee was tossing the rock he heard and felt his right knee pop.
Employee opened engine access door during inspection and pulled lower back.