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Replacing wishbone on rear side of 772 truck pulled something in back
Employee was changing side liner in the impact crusher the plate slipped hitting the ring finger on the right hand causing a small laceration.
Repairing the rock box wall under the impact crusher aprons. They were using a skid steer to lift the steel plate to the conveyor under the crusher, below the wall. This is a confined area and caused them to be bent over slightly. The size of the plate and the confined area caused them to shift the plate to one side, with claimant taking the extra weight causing the injury.
Employee was holding carriage bolt up so that a nut could be removed with an impact wrench. As the nut was being removed the bolt dropped down and was spinning. The head of the bolt was worn down and had a sharp edge. The spinning bolt cut through the employee's glove causing a laceration to his left index finger requiring 16 stitches.
Employee carrying screen weighing between 40-50 lbs up flight of stairs
Repairing/lifting april liner on impact crusher.
EE WAS CLIMBING BACK IN LOADER, WHEN HIS SHOULDER POPPED.
LOADING EXCAVATOR AND BUCKET ON LOWBOY. WHEN PULLING TO TIGHTEN THE BINDER AROUND BUCKET, FELT A SHARP PAIN IN RIGHT GROIN.