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A miner was performing a routine crusher liner inspection, when a steel bar used in opening and closing the access door struck the employee in the right forearm resulting in a contusion. This incident became reportable on 7/25/2023 when physical therapy was prescribed.

Employee injured EE's right arm while using a 4lb sledge hammer to track a conveyor belt.

The injured EE and coworkers were replacing the motor on a vertical pump. The pump was locked out and a backflow preventer was between the pump and the plant. Using a wrench to adjust the impeller, it began to spin jerking the wrench from coworker's hand & striking the injured EE's wrist. The backflow preventer leaked back and back stop failed allowing it to rotate backwards.

The employee was installing a lower tool bushing in the primary crusher Rammer E68 hammer. EE was using a (hand held) hammer to drive in the lower tool bushing retainer pin. One of the times EE struck the pin sliver broke off the end of the 1 ¼" diameter lower tool bushing pin, and embedded in the employee's arm.

EE was removing zip ties from hydraulic hose with a pocket knife and cut their hand. EE was taken to the emergency room where they were treated with one suture and tetanus shot.

Crew was turning the 7ft short head crusher bowl in order to remove it for repairs. Injured EE was pushing on a pry-bar to rotate the crusher bowl. The bar slipped out of the cylinder hole in the bowl and the employee heard a "pop" and immediately felt pain in the left elbow. The employee was taken to the emergency room for evaluation.

Employee was using a pipe wrench to remove a drain plug. When plug became loose, employee's left pinky finger was pinched between the wrench and a drain valve to the left of the plug.

While installing a 2400R35 on Cat 775. EE was prying back the Rim flange with a 90 degree tire bar. The flange was rusted to the hub and EE was having a difficult time prying the flange loose. EE pushed with all of EE's might and strained EE's left shoulder.

Employee was replacing the bucket teeth on an excavator. While using a hammer to attempt to remove a tooth, a piece of it dislodged punctured his left thigh, leaving a small metal splinter. The employee was prescribed antibiotics after an assessment at an Urgent Care facility. No time was lost from work.

Employee was cutting a card board drilling tube with a utility knife. The utility knife slipped and he cut his left leg right above the top of his boot. He was taken to the doctor and received tetanus shot and five sutures.

EE was mounting tire back on unit. EE used a push bar to set flange and lock ring. While putting the lock ring in place the push bar slipped and the tire flexed which struck the index finger on the left hand and the middle finger on the right hand.

Employee smashed finger on bucket of John Deere 270 Skid Steer.