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A maintenance technician was working in the Raw Mill replacing the chain on the chain feeder. Employee and a co-worker were utilizing a chain come along to release tension on the tension spring of the chain. The chain slipped releasing the stored energy of the spring pinching the tip EE's right index finger between the nut and the spring plate. Employee was wearing gloves.

Miner was wearing a welding hood and safety glasses. While chipping welding slag with hammer the slag went up underneath safety glasses hitting left eye. First aid in form of flushing occurred at facility. Miner went to a local clinic for evaluation was diagnosed with left cornea scratch and was prescribed antibiotic eye drops. Miner returned to work and has not missed any time.

Miner was using a fixed blade knife to cut rubber T pieces to place in gaps on loadout scale. EE was cutting the rubber when the knife went through the rubber and lacerated L hand/index finger. First aid was administered. Miner was driven to a local clinic where they received 8 stitches, Ibuprofen and antibiotic Rx. Miner has remained on full duties.

On 4/19/2022 - First aid event: Employee was rotating a valve using a Johnson bar. While pulling on the bar, it slipped, and the employee felt pain in their right shoulder. On 5/03/2022 - after further evaluation: Met reportable criteria.

Employees were lowering a piece of metal which was attached to a come-along and the employee was guiding the metal when the edge caused a laceration to glove and hand.