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2.10.2020 an employee was attempting to remove a clam gate on the metering bin for our wash plant. EE had two c-clamp vice grips holding the gate in place. EE removed all but one bolt, removed one of the vice grips, removed the remaining bolt. The remaining vice grip released under tension striking EE's left pinky finger, causing stitches to be needed.
When removing the cutting edges from a bucket, the employee was holding the bolts up with the hammer when the bolt slipped off and the sharp edge of the bolt head cut the tech's palm side middle finger.
Worker was repairing a sand screw. Employee was with another worker pulling a steel flight back into place with a come-a-long when the steel that the come-a-long was hooked to broke and flew back cutting the employees lower left jaw area. employee required 8 stitches.
Worker was repairing a sand screw. EE was with another worker pulling a steel flight back into place with come-a-long when the steel that the come-a-long was hooked to broke off and flew back puncturing the employee's left upper lip area. EE required 3 stitches.
While employee was performing conveyor belt replacement, employee cut through belt with utility knife, cutting leg.
Employee used utility knife to open 5 Gal oil container. While opening, employee cut towards himself with knife. The bucket slipped in the process and he cut his hand. Employee received stitches and returned to work.
Employee was tightening the cap on the core using a 16 pound sledge hammer. it was getting dark and light conditions were low. he swung at cap with hammer missing it. He attempted to stop his fallen thru and strained his lower back.
EE was cutting a feed belt with a utility knife, when it slipped and he cut his left hand between the thumb and index finger. Was seen at health unit, treated with 2 stitches and released to full duty.
Employee was cutting a piece of rubber flashing with a utility knife. As he cut across he cut the palm of the hand holding the rubber flashing. Numerous stitches to close wound.
EE WAS ATTEMPTING TO UNPLUG THE JAW CRUSHER USING A METAL PRY BAR. AS HE WAS PULLING ON THE BAR, HE FELT A STRAIN IN HIS LEFT SHOULDER.