Miner was using a hammer to remove a bit from a drill rod. The hammer bounce back striking the miner on his upper lip, causing his lip to split. Took the miner to the clinic, miner received 3 stitches to his lip. No restrictions or lost time.
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Showing all 3Miner was using a pipe wrench and slipped when the fitting came loose. finger on right hand got smashed. first aid was done, the next day took him to the clinic to get it check out. No stitches or broken bones. New dressing
Mechanic helper was fixing a flat tire. When he tried to release the ratchet that was holding the tire, it released under pressure cutting his right hand requiring stitches.