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Miner had just driven a split set bolt and was taking off EE's long driver when the driver slid down EE's hand and piece of banding used to hold the driver in place cut through EE's glove, lacerating the palm of EE's hand.
While removing a ratchet strap, the employee received a cut to left palm. The cut required 6 stitches to close.
The employee was at the 5320 supply lay down loading 4-foot split set bolts into the LHD bucket when EE's hand caught the banding that holds the bundles of bolts together.
While replacing the reverse osmosis (RO) membranes, the employee's right hand was caught between the RO housing and the membrane filter. Three middle fingers were pinched. The employee was taken to a local hospital immediately after first aid. Five stitches were received to close cuts from the accident. Follow-up X-rays were taken, but no bone fractures were observed.
While adjusting the forks on a forklift, the employee pinched his right pinky finger between the fork and the frame. This resulted in a 1 laceration to the tip of his finger.