Was prying metal with pry bar, when it slipped and jarred his body.
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Showing all 8EE was working on radiator using a pry bar. The pry bar slipped hitting the ee in the nose.
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Mechanic was cutting back rubber on 777 transmission harness to put in new plug. He was using a utility knife when it cut through the rubber and sliced into his left pinky finger.
Cutting a piece of plastic, tripped over a rock and cut index finger and middle finger on right hand.
Breaking bolts loose on starter and felt something pop in hand.
Hammering pin into excavator bucket, chip flew off and hit him in the arm.
While electrician was attempting to repair a bent guard on a scoop, his hammer slipped causing him to mash his finger.