The tech and tech helper had removed a 650K Dozer roller frame from the machine and it on the ground. The roller frame had to be turned over to repair bottom rollers. The tech and helper used 2 slate/pry bars to roll the roller frame over. As the roller frame rolled over the slate/pry bar struck the tech on the left face area near the jaw causing a 2" laceration.
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Showing all 6The employee was attempting to pry an auger in the highwall miner car into alignment with the next beam (highwall miner car)that was being set for connecting. EE was using a slate bar and sustained a strain to the groin area due to over exertion.
The employee was using a utility knife to cut zip ties when the knife slipped and lacerated the left arm. Three (3) stitches were used to close the wound.
Employee was attempting to dislodge a stuck conveyor on the highwall miner with a 5 foot pry bar when the bar slipped and struck him in the left jaw, leaving two lacerations. Employee chose not to receive medical attention at time of accident and finished the shift. Employee later decided to get medical attention, at witch time he did receive stitches to close the lacerations.
A piece of slag being chipped from a recently welded piece of metal went into employee's left eye. Medical treatment was received requiring prescription eye drops there is no lost time with this accident.
Hit hand with hammer between the thumb and index finger on left hand while hand was placed on pipe. Requiring stitches between left thumb and index finger on left hand. Employee returned to work next scheduled work day. No lost time