Employee claims that while dismantling a water pump in shop facilities his right hand slipped under the pump and table causing a "pinch" on his right thumb. He continued to work the rest of the day without incident until later complained about his hand.
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Showing all 8After working for our company for only 3 months, the employee claims lower back problems from work done several weeks ago.
While cleaning the muel pump area, a pare part of the mud pump was secured by a chain, the EE decided to push it aside when it dropped in his right hand.
While inspecting the skid loader after operating, the EE resulted with minor burns on hand and chest when he removed the radiator cap.
The ee was trying to disjoint a tube in the conveyer. The tube loosened up and caught his right hand, affected his little finger.
HE WAS WORKING ON THE MAINTENANCE OF A MACHINERY CHAIN AND THE GLOVE IN THE RIGHT HAND WAS STUCK OR CAUGHT IN IT CAUSING HIM AN INJURY ON A FINGER OF THE RIGHT HAND.
THIS EMPLOYEE WAS DOING MAINTENANCE TO MACHINERY PART IN THE MAINTENANCE AREA, AND HE WASN'T USING SECURITY EYE GLASSES WHEN CLEANING THIS PART. A PIECE OF THE PART HIT HIM ON A EYE.
UNCOVERING VALVE PINCHED FINGER ON RIGHT HAND.