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EE was securing a load with a chain and lever binder. When applying force to lever binder to bind the chain tightly, finger got pinched in lever.
Digging out a indention hole with a hand held pry bar to hook the chain into. Felt a pop in right shoulder. 7/7/11 Ed told Ronda of the accident and he was going to the dr 7/8/11. Ed would need a MRI on his shoulder around the 19th of july. Ed has a torn rotator cuff and will need surgery. His next appt is Aug 4th for consult.
EE tried to loosen a tight bolt on machine with wrench. Pulling down grip slipped & he fell forward enough to smack his lip on the end of wrench busting top lip some & the bottom lip wide open. He reported to his co workers what happened & came to office he was treated with IBprophen & Ice on the lip The Sec took him to Dr. He stitched 2 stiches & returned for day.
USING BELT FASTNER TO PUT BELT TOGETHER AND A PIECE OF METAL POPPED INTO LEFT EYE. USED DRILL AND PUNCH ALSO TO REPAIR BELT
EE WAS BEATING ON SLIDING HAMMER. HIS LEFT HAND SLIPPED DOWN BETWEEN HAMMER AND BACKING PLATE. SMASHED END OF LEFT HAND RING FINGER (4 STITCHES REQUIRED).
EMPLOYEE WAS CUTTING A PIECE OF BELTING. KNIFE SLIPPED, CUTTING HIS FINGER.