Setting in a 16 foot "I" beam with come-a-longs. Beam became hung on scalper. EE pulled the beam loose with left hand. The beam swung out and pinched left index finger between the beam and a handrail. EE was wearing gloves at the time. The impact of the beam lacerated the end of the finger, resulting in stitches.
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Showing all 5Cutting belting for skirt board when knife slipped causing cut on right hand that required 4 sutures
Employee was removing a bolt from the mine tunnel conveyor. Left ring finger against metal. Employee treated at local physician with 5 sutures and released to full duty.
WAS CHANGING A PILLOW BLOCK BEARING ON CONVEYOR,EE WAS USING AN IMPACT WRENCH ON THE BOLTS WHILE CO-WORKER WAS HITTING THE BEARING HOUSING. THE HOUSING CHIPPED OFF & STRUCK EE IN THE LT. SIDE.
WAS CUTTING CONVEYER BELT, KNIFE SLIPPED, CUT RIGHT LEG.