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Crusher operator received a deep laceration from a metal plate on their left, inside forearm while routine cleaning. Operator was transported by EMTs to hospital and received stitches.
Employee was replacing worn out return roller. Item fell and the sharp edge cut through glove.
While removing a worn plate ee lacerated finger. EE was holding a sharp spot on the metal. Also, ee was wearing leather gloves.
Employee stained back while lifting a corner of 4X8 sheet of metal.
Lifting and moving a large sheet of metal. Strained back and right shoulder.
Strained lower back while lifting & opening a frozen rail car lid.
While removing the cutting edge off the loader bucket, the cutting edge fell to the floor and came in contact with a bolt which blew up and hit employee in the face cutting his lip. There was support under the bucket as well as the cutting edge.