Employee was using a sledge hammer to break a nut loose on a crusher. He complained of back soreness the next day. He did not note having any pain until he was at home that night.
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Employee was using a hammer and a chisle to remove a bearing for a snubber pulley. The hammer broke and hit his left index finger, cutting it and his finger nail. He went to the emergency room and had finger nail removed and 9 stitches. He returned to work at 2 PM.