While using an unapproved tool for personal use a laceration was sustained to right hand which resulted in medical treatment.
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Showing all 4Maintenance mechanic was using 4lb hammer to strike Allen Wrench with extension. When the extension was struck, the Allen wrench "popped" back contacting the technician's face resulting in a broken tooth.
Driller assistant was in the process of tripping drill rods out of the hole. The EE placed the table wrench & break-out wrench in position as per standard procedure. This is when EE realized it was the last of the string. EE reached to remove the breakout wrench & this is when EE's middle finger was pinched between the table wrench & breakout wrench.
Employee was working in the ADR-1 cutting a zip tie with a fixed blade razor knife. It resulted in a laceration on the top of employee's thumb requiring sutures and restricted work.