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EE was on ladder against I beam that was attached to structure to be demo. EE was attaching a choker chain from crane when the beam/ladder began to fall. EE grabbed the chain and left little finger was caught between the chain and the beam. EE was approx 4' high, structure and ladder was at ground level. Finger tip has linear fracture, 2 sutures to hold nail in place.
The employee was wiping off a glass beaker after having washed it out. Employee cut right hand ring finger on the top of the beaker due to an unnoticed crack in the glass. The cut required stitches.
Employee was getting a coal sample from a coal pile by shoveling coal into a sample bag when he felt a sharp pain in his lower back.
EE WAS WORKING ON A GUARD ON A BELT TAIL ROLLER WHEN HE CAME IN CONTACT WITH A PIECE OF METAL AND CUT HIS FOREARM.