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EE was cleaning out a rock and snow jam with a digging bar when a rock fell down and struck a finger which was holding the digging bar. Closed fracture of right ring finger. EE on restricted duty, but never lost any time.
While holding a bolt in left hand Emp struck bolt with hammer. Emp missed bolt and struck finger on left hand, resulting in 6 stickers.
Chipping at stuck rocks in crusher with digging bar. Piece of rock flew up over his safety glasses and object got in eye
Employee was changing out the grappler to the excavator for the bucket. When he knocked out the pin (with a 5" long bar) the articulating arm on the grappler fell down and struck the bar. The bar then struck the employee on the right side of his jaw.
Employee was trimming rubber skirting when the knife blade self adjusted causing it to jump and cut his thumb.
Employee was using a hammer to reposition a return roller to train the belt. He swung the hammer and missed the roller and his hand went into the roller, causing a fracture and lacerations.
Employee was cutting a tie wrap off with a utility knife when it slipped and cut his thumb. It required 3 sutures.
Employee was cutting rubber and cut himself.
Employee was cutting a belt and the knife slipped and cut the employee's finger.