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EE was lifting a recently purchased, empty toolbox off a truck with the aid of another EE. While lifting the box, the injured EE said he heard his arm pop and then felt severe pain in his right elbow. The EE tore ligaments in his right elbow.
WHILE CHANGING OXYGEN ON MAINTENANCE TRUCK, EMPLOYEE PICKED UP CYLINDER AND THE CYLINDER SLIPPED OUT OF HIS HANDS. WHEN IT FELL, IT LANDED ON INJUREDS FOOT, FRACTURING SMALL TOE AND METATARSAL .
EMPLOYEE WAS ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE BUILDUP OUT OF KILN, WHEN HE PULLED HIS HAND OUT OF KILN, HE HIT RIGHT HAND ON KILN DOOR AND CUT HAND.
EMPLOYEE WAS POURING REFRACTORY IN KILN WHEN A PIECE OF REFRACTORY OVERHEAD BROKE LOOSE AND HIT LEFT FRONT OF HEAD.
EE WAS MIXING CEMENT. WHEN HE PICKED UP A BUCKET OF CONCRETE, HE PULLED A MUSCLE IN HIS LOWER BACK.
WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEMS WITH A COAL MILL, EMPLOYEE OPENED OIL RESERVOIR, AND HOT OIL SPLATTERED, BURNS TO ARMS, NECK, AND FACE.