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Mechanic removed cutting edge from loader bucket. Following removal and placement of old cutting edge inside bucket, they pushed the cutting edge out of the way. In doing so, the edge lacerated glove through to left index fingertip. 4 stitches required.
While cleaning off cat walk next to 6x16 screen on secondary a rock popped out and hit employee on the right shoulder
While attempting to lift a 200 lb roll of belting with another employee injured employee strained back
While lifting a head pulley guard to reattach he felt a pull on the right side of his back.
While changing out a screen, employee hit his hand on a dust cover that came loose. He attempted to grab it and instead, he caught his finger between it and the screen, causing a laceration.
Employee lost grip on manhole cover while moving it causing it to drop on his toe. Broken toe on right foot (big toe).
WORKER RECEIVED A LACERATION TO HIS FINGER WHEN A SHEET OF STEEL (FLIGHT) SLIPPED OUT OF GROOVE,CAME DOWN ON FINGER. STITCHES WERE REQUIRED.