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Employee sustained laceration to right index finger from pocketknife.
Mechanic was using 2 lb hammer to drive pin into valve while performing maintenance activities. As the hammer struck the pin, the employees 5th finger (pinky) struck metal valve mashing finger between hammer handle and valve. The employee received 7 stitches in 5th finger. Restricted duty only, no lost days.
At 8:45 am on 7/16/2012, a maintenance technician received a laceration to the right thumb requiring 5 stitches to close. The technician was attempting to remove the insulation on an electrical lug nut in preparation for changing out a centrifuge motor. As the technician was cutting the insulation, the knife slipped, making a one inch cut on his thumb.
Employee was cutting and removing straps from a container he was preparing to load. During the process of cutting a strap, the knife made the cut and continued towards the employee's face, striking him below his safety glasses and right eye.