Swinging sledge hammer against pipe. Holding down the edge of the pipe with foot when the bar slipped and struck little finger of right hand, fracturing it.
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Showing all 4While in the process of disconnecting drive shaft from motor mill when the shaft slipped and came down on the individual's left thumb causing a laceration. Miner was taken to Guttenberg Hospital where he received four stitches.
Working on (non operating)conveyor repair. Picking up discarded steel pieces, (housekeeping)turned body and hit piece of steel on conveyor, cutting left forearm. Received stitches at local hospital. Instructions to keep clean, no lost time or work restrictions. Returned to work.
Smashed right hand middle finger tip area in tailgate (fracturing) on dump truck.