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Miner who was injured had hand in the line of fire of a 2lb hammer that was being utilized for the roller replacement maintenance activity. Miner did not perform task in a manner where the safety risk for hand injuries was minimized. Miner received a laceration at the tip of the index finger.
was torqueing the take up to track a belt and the wrench slipped which caused EE's hand to hit the guard causing a laceration on the palm of EE's right hand. Received 5 sutures in right hand.
Employee was cleaning area prior to installing bumpers to screen building. He was cutting a piece of debris with a utility knife. The knife slipped and struck his face knocking off his eye protection and cutting the bridge of his nose. Conditions were dry. After seeing a doctor he was told he could return to work. He was prescribed antibiotic only.
Another employee was beating a bearing with a hammer. EE was standing next to the employee watching when a small sliver of metal flew out and hit him in the hand. He was not wearing gloves and there was only a small abrasion. He removed the metal and stated he did not need any additional medical attention.