Miner was tightening track frame bolts on an excavator. Pinched thumb between the ratchet and track frame causing a laceration which required 7 stitches.
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Showing all 5Assisting mechanic repairing haul truck. Loosening a bolt, slipped, and cut right index finger. Three stitches required.
Individual was a mechanic that was trying to loosen a nut on piece of equipment and EE's forefinger got between hammer and wrench causing injury.
Doing belt work cutting with a box knife.
USING A COMEALONG TO PUT IN A RETURN ROLLER. COMEALONG SLIPPED AND HIT EE IN THE NOSE.